Is private school cheaper in Arvada or New Haven?

Arvada has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $9,300/year less, or $120,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Arvada is $9,300/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $120,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $12,400/year in New Haven.

How do Arvada and New Haven 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). New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs New Haven

Arvada averages $9,300/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $120,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Arvada is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	New Haven	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$22,400/yr	-$9,300
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,900
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$44,600/yr	-$18,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$19,000/yr	-$7,900
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$22,400/yr	-$9,300
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$26,900/yr	-$11,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

New Haven

$291,200

Choosing Arvada saves $120,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $241,800.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Full Arvada breakdown → Full New Haven breakdown →

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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.