Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Concord?

Boulder has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Boulder over Concord?

Average tuition in Boulder is $2,800/year less than Concord. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $11,700/year in Concord.

How do Boulder and Concord private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boulder averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Concord

Boulder averages $2,800/year less for private school (18% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Boulder is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. Religious schools run $9,900/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Concord	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$18,000/yr	-$2,800
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$11,700/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$35,100/yr	-$5,200
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$15,300/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$18,000/yr	-$2,800
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$21,600/yr	-$3,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Concord

$234,000

Choosing Boulder saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/yr

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/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.