Is private school cheaper in Beaumont or Cleveland?

Beaumont has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $11,200/year in Cleveland. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Beaumont over Cleveland?

Average tuition in Beaumont is $1,100/year less than Cleveland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Beaumont, $7,400/year in Cleveland.

How do Beaumont and Cleveland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Beaumont averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Cleveland averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Cleveland

Beaumont averages $1,100/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $11,200/year in Cleveland. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Beaumont

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Cleveland

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Beaumont	Cleveland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$11,200/yr	-$1,100
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$7,400/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$21,000/yr	+$300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$9,200/yr	-$600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$11,200/yr	-$1,100
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$13,800/yr	-$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Beaumont

$131,300

Cleveland

$145,600

Choosing Beaumont saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Beaumont

Kelly Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr

Cleveland

University School (Cleveland)

Independent · JK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Laurel School (Cleveland)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr

St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Edward 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.