Is private school cheaper in Carlsbad or Cheyenne?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. That's $10,900/year less, or $141,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cheyenne over Carlsbad?

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $10,900/year less than Carlsbad. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $141,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,200/year in Carlsbad, $5,500/year in Cheyenne.

How do Carlsbad and Cheyenne private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Carlsbad averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Carlsbad vs Cheyenne

Cheyenne averages $10,900/year less for private school (138% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $141,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Carlsbad

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Carlsbad	Cheyenne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$7,900/yr	+$10,900
Religious Schools	$12,200/yr	$5,500/yr	+$6,700
Independent/Prep	$36,600/yr	$15,200/yr	+$21,400
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$6,700/yr	+$9,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$7,900/yr	+$10,900
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$9,500/yr	+$13,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Carlsbad

$244,400

Cheyenne

$102,700

Choosing Cheyenne saves $141,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $283,400.

Sample Schools

Carlsbad

Army Navy Academy (Carlsbad)

Independent (Military) · 7–12 · $47,500-$52,000/yr

Pacific Ridge School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,200/yr

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/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.