Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Miramar?

Miramar has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $13,700/year in Centennial. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Miramar is $3,000/year less than Centennial. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $7,300/year in Miramar.

How do Centennial and Miramar 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). Miramar averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Miramar

Miramar averages $3,000/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Miramar is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $13,700/year in Centennial. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Miramar

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Miramar	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$10,700/yr	+$3,000
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$7,300/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$21,900/yr	+$5,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$9,100/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$10,700/yr	+$3,000
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$12,800/yr	+$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Miramar

$139,100

Choosing Miramar saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

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

Miramar

Westminster Christian School (Miramar)

Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

American Heritage School (Broward)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/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.