Is private school cheaper in Buffalo or Westminster?

Westminster has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Westminster is $5,400/year less than Buffalo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,600/year in Buffalo, $8,500/year in Westminster.

How do Buffalo and Westminster 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). Westminster averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Buffalo vs Westminster

Westminster averages $5,400/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Westminster is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Westminster

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Buffalo	Westminster	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$13,100/yr	+$5,400
Religious Schools	$10,600/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,100
Independent/Prep	$39,400/yr	$25,700/yr	+$13,700
Elementary (K-5)	$15,700/yr	$11,100/yr	+$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$13,100/yr	+$5,400
High School (9-12)	$22,200/yr	$15,700/yr	+$6,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Buffalo

$240,500

Westminster

$170,300

Choosing Westminster saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

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

Westminster

Westminster Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.