Is private school cheaper in Beaumont or Modesto?

Beaumont has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. That's $4,300/year less, or $55,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Beaumont is $4,300/year less than Modesto. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $55,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Beaumont, $9,400/year in Modesto.

How do Beaumont and Modesto 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). Modesto averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Modesto

Beaumont averages $4,300/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $55,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Beaumont

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Modesto

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Beaumont	Modesto	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$14,400/yr	-$4,300
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$28,100/yr	-$6,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$14,400/yr	-$4,300
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$17,300/yr	-$5,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Beaumont

$131,300

Modesto

$187,200

Choosing Beaumont saves $55,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $111,800.

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

Modesto

Central Catholic High School (Modesto)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Modesto Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.