Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Longmont?

Arvada has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $13,400/year in Longmont. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Arvada is $300/year less than Longmont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $8,700/year in Longmont.

How do Arvada and Longmont 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). Longmont averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Longmont

Arvada averages $300/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Arvada is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $13,400/year in Longmont. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Longmont

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Longmont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$13,400/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$8,700/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$26,500/yr	-$800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$11,400/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$13,400/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$16,100/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Longmont

$174,200

Choosing Arvada saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Longmont

Longmont Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

St. John the Baptist School (Longmont)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Full Arvada breakdown → Full Longmont breakdown →

Colorado private school costs

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.