Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Concord?

Arvada has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Arvada is $4,900/year less than Concord. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $11,700/year in Concord.

How do Arvada and Concord 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). Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Concord

Arvada averages $4,900/year less for private school (37% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Arvada is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Concord	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$18,000/yr	-$4,900
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$11,700/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$35,100/yr	-$9,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$15,300/yr	-$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$18,000/yr	-$4,900
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$21,600/yr	-$5,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Concord

$234,000

Choosing Arvada saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/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.