Private School Cost: Arvada vs League City
League City averages $1,100/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.
Bottom Line
League City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Arvada
CO
$13,100
avg tuition/year
League City
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Arvada | League City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,100/yr | $12,000/yr | +$1,100 |
| Religious Schools | $8,500/yr | $8,200/yr | +$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,700/yr | $25,400/yr | +$300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $10,200/yr | +$900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,100/yr | $12,000/yr | +$1,100 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,700/yr | $14,400/yr | +$1,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Arvada
$170,300
League City
$156,000
Choosing League City saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.
Sample Schools
Arvada
Ralston Valley Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr
Arvada Academy
Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr
League City
Bay Area Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
St. Mary's Seminary (League City)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr
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.