Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. That's $6,600/year less, or $85,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Baton Rouge over Arvada?

Average tuition in Baton Rouge is $6,600/year less than Arvada. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $85,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $4,800/year in Baton Rouge.

How do Arvada and Baton Rouge private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Arvada averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Baton Rouge averages $6,500/year ($5,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge averages $6,600/year less for private school (102% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $85,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Baton Rouge is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Baton Rouge

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Baton Rouge	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$6,500/yr	+$6,600
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$4,800/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$15,700/yr	+$10,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$5,500/yr	+$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$6,500/yr	+$6,600
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$7,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Baton Rouge

$84,500

Choosing Baton Rouge saves $85,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $171,600.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Baton Rouge

Catholic High School (Baton Rouge)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Episcopal High School (Baton Rouge)

Independent (Episcopal) · 8–12 · $22,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.