Is private school cheaper in Athens or Cheyenne?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $10,100/year in Athens. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cheyenne over Athens?

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $2,200/year less than Athens. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Athens, $5,500/year in Cheyenne.

How do Athens and Cheyenne private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Athens averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Athens vs Cheyenne

Cheyenne averages $2,200/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $10,100/year in Athens. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Cheyenne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$2,200
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$5,500/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$15,200/yr	+$5,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$6,700/yr	+$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$2,200
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$9,500/yr	+$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Cheyenne

$102,700

Choosing Cheyenne saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/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.