Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Madison?

Madison has lower average private school tuition at $9,300/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Madison is $3,800/year less than Arvada. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $6,300/year in Madison.

How do Arvada and Madison 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). Madison averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Madison

Madison averages $3,800/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Madison is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Madison

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Madison	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$9,300/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$6,300/yr	+$2,200
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$21,100/yr	+$4,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$9,300/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$11,200/yr	+$4,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Madison

$120,900

Choosing Madison saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Madison

Edgewood Campus School

Catholic · PK–8 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/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.