Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Roseville?

Boulder has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Boulder is $1,700/year less than Roseville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Boulder and Roseville 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). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Roseville

Boulder averages $1,700/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Boulder is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. Religious schools run $9,900/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$16,900/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$32,900/yr	-$3,000
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$14,400/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$16,900/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$20,300/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Boulder saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/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.