Is private school cheaper in Buffalo or Provo?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. That's $10,000/year less, or $130,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Provo over Buffalo?

Average tuition in Provo is $10,000/year less than Buffalo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $130,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,600/year in Buffalo, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Buffalo and Provo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Buffalo averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Buffalo vs Provo

Provo averages $10,000/year less for private school (118% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $130,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Buffalo	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$8,500/yr	+$10,000
Religious Schools	$10,600/yr	$5,900/yr	+$4,700
Independent/Prep	$39,400/yr	$16,900/yr	+$22,500
Elementary (K-5)	$15,700/yr	$7,200/yr	+$8,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$8,500/yr	+$10,000
High School (9-12)	$22,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$12,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Buffalo

$240,500

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $130,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $260,000.

Sample Schools

Buffalo

Canisius High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Buffalo Seminary

Independent · 7–12 · $22,400/yr

Nardin Academy

Catholic · PK–12 · $16,800/yr

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.