Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Milwaukee?

Milwaukee has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Milwaukee is $1,900/year less than Arvada. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $7,400/year in Milwaukee.

How do Arvada and Milwaukee 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). Milwaukee averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Milwaukee

Milwaukee averages $1,900/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Milwaukee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Milwaukee

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Milwaukee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$21,000/yr	+$4,700
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$9,200/yr	+$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$13,800/yr	+$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Milwaukee

$145,600

Choosing Milwaukee saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Milwaukee

University School of Milwaukee

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Milwaukee University School

Independent · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Marquette University High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

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.