Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Lowell?

Centennial has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. That's $9,900/year less, or $128,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Centennial over Lowell?

Average tuition in Centennial is $9,900/year less than Lowell. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $128,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $12,800/year in Lowell.

How do Centennial and Lowell private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Centennial averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average). Lowell averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Lowell

Centennial averages $9,900/year less for private school (72% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $128,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Centennial is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. Religious schools run $8,900/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Lowell

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Lowell	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$23,600/yr	-$9,900
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$12,800/yr	-$3,900
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$48,100/yr	-$21,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$20,100/yr	-$8,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$23,600/yr	-$9,900
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$28,300/yr	-$11,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Lowell

$306,800

Choosing Centennial saves $128,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $257,400.

Sample Schools

Centennial

Arapahoe Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Cherry Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Lowell

Lowell Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

St. Michael Academy (Lowell)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Full Centennial breakdown → Full Lowell breakdown →

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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.