Is private school cheaper in Arvada or West Valley City?

West Valley City has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. That's $4,600/year less, or $59,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Valley City over Arvada?

Average tuition in West Valley City is $4,600/year less than Arvada. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $59,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $5,900/year in West Valley City.

How do Arvada and West Valley City 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). West Valley City averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs West Valley City

West Valley City averages $4,600/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.

Bottom Line

West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

West Valley City

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	West Valley City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,600
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$5,900/yr	+$2,600
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$16,900/yr	+$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$7,200/yr	+$3,900
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,600
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$10,200/yr	+$5,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

West Valley City

$110,500

Choosing West Valley City saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

West Valley City

Merit Preparatory Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.