Is private school cheaper in Athens or Minneapolis?

Athens has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Athens is $4,900/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Athens, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Athens and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Athens vs Minneapolis

Athens averages $4,900/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$15,000/yr	-$4,900
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$27,500/yr	-$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$15,000/yr	-$4,900
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Athens saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.