Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Buffalo?

Arvada has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Arvada is $5,400/year less than Buffalo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $10,600/year in Buffalo.

How do Arvada and Buffalo 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). Buffalo averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Buffalo

Arvada averages $5,400/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Arvada is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Buffalo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$5,400
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$10,600/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$39,400/yr	-$13,700
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$15,700/yr	-$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$5,400
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$22,200/yr	-$6,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Buffalo

$240,500

Choosing Arvada saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Buffalo

Canisius High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Buffalo Seminary

Independent · 7–12 · $22,400/yr

Nardin Academy

Catholic · PK–12 · $16,800/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.