Private School Cost: Bellevue vs Glendale
Glendale averages $9,200/year less for private school (98% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $119,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Glendale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $18,600/year in Bellevue. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
Bellevue
WA
$18,600
avg tuition/year
Glendale
AZ
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Bellevue | Glendale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,600/yr | $9,400/yr | +$9,200 |
| Religious Schools | $12,700/yr | $7,000/yr | +$5,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $39,700/yr | $18,000/yr | +$21,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,800/yr | $8,000/yr | +$7,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,600/yr | $9,400/yr | +$9,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $22,300/yr | $11,300/yr | +$11,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Bellevue
$241,800
Glendale
$122,200
Choosing Glendale saves $119,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $239,200.
Sample Schools
Bellevue
The Overlake School
Independent · 5–12 · $37,800/yr
Bellevue Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr
Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr
Glendale
American Leadership Academy
Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr
Glendale Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr
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.