Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Minneapolis?

Centennial has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Centennial is $1,300/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Centennial and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Minneapolis

Centennial averages $1,300/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Centennial is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $8,900/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$15,000/yr	-$1,300
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$9,200/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$27,500/yr	-$500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$15,000/yr	-$1,300
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Centennial saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.