Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Newark?

Boulder has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $4,100/year less, or $53,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Boulder is $4,100/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $53,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $12,400/year in Newark.

How do Boulder and Newark 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). Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Newark

Boulder averages $4,100/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Boulder is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $9,900/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Newark	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$19,300/yr	-$4,100
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$12,400/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$41,200/yr	-$11,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$16,400/yr	-$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$19,300/yr	-$4,100
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$23,200/yr	-$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Newark

$250,900

Choosing Boulder saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/yr

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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.