Is private school cheaper in Boston or Roseville?

Roseville has lower average private school tuition at $16,900/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. That's $19,900/year less, or $258,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Roseville over Boston?

Average tuition in Roseville is $19,900/year less than Boston. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $258,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $18,500/year in Boston, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Boston and Roseville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boston averages $36,800/year ($24,450 above average). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Boston vs Roseville

Roseville averages $19,900/year less for private school (118% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $258,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Roseville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Boston

$36,800

avg tuition/year

$24,450 above national avg

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boston	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$36,800/yr	$16,900/yr	+$19,900
Religious Schools	$18,500/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,500
Independent/Prep	$56,000/yr	$32,900/yr	+$23,100
Elementary (K-5)	$30,000/yr	$14,400/yr	+$15,600
Middle School (6-8)	$36,800/yr	$16,900/yr	+$19,900
High School (9-12)	$46,000/yr	$20,300/yr	+$25,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boston

$478,400

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Roseville saves $258,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $517,400.

Sample Schools

Boston

Boston Latin School (Exam)

Exam School (Public) · 7–12

Roxbury Latin School

Independent (need-based) · 7–12

Belmont Hill School

Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr

Boston College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/yr

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/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.