Private School Cost: Billings vs Springfield
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $7,700/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Billings
MT
$7,700
avg tuition/year
Springfield
MO
$7,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Billings | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,700/yr | $7,700/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,200/yr | $5,500/yr | -$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $14,900/yr | $18,000/yr | -$3,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,500/yr | $6,500/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,700/yr | $7,700/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $9,200/yr | $9,200/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Billings
$100,100
Springfield
$100,100
Sample Schools
Billings
Billings Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr
Eagle Mount Academy (Billings)
Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
Springfield
Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)
Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
St. Agnes Cathedral School
Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.