Is private school cheaper in Charlotte or Cincinnati?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $13,500/year in Charlotte. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cincinnati over Charlotte?

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $1,700/year less than Charlotte. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,400/year in Charlotte, $7,600/year in Cincinnati.

How do Charlotte and Cincinnati private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Charlotte averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average). Cincinnati averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Charlotte vs Cincinnati

Cincinnati averages $1,700/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,500/year in Charlotte. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Charlotte

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Charlotte	Cincinnati	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$1,700
Religious Schools	$8,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$800
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$22,000/yr	+$3,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$9,600/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$1,700
High School (9-12)	$16,700/yr	$14,600/yr	+$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Charlotte

$175,500

Cincinnati

$153,400

Choosing Cincinnati saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Charlotte

Charlotte Latin School

Independent · K–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr

Providence Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

Myers Park Traditional School

Magnet (Free) · K–12

Charlotte Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Seven Hills School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Moeller High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Elder High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Charlotte breakdown → Full Cincinnati 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.