Is private school cheaper in Chesapeake or Lewisville?

Lewisville has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. That's $2,300/year less, or $29,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lewisville over Chesapeake?

Average tuition in Lewisville is $2,300/year less than Chesapeake. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $29,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,800/year in Chesapeake, $8,200/year in Lewisville.

How do Chesapeake and Lewisville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Chesapeake averages $14,300/year ($1,950 above average). Lewisville averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Chesapeake vs Lewisville

Lewisville averages $2,300/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Lewisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Chesapeake

$14,300

avg tuition/year

$1,950 above national avg

Lewisville

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chesapeake	Lewisville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,300/yr	$12,000/yr	+$2,300
Religious Schools	$9,800/yr	$8,200/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$25,400/yr	+$3,100
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$14,300/yr	$12,000/yr	+$2,300
High School (9-12)	$17,200/yr	$14,400/yr	+$2,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chesapeake

$185,900

Lewisville

$156,000

Choosing Lewisville saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.

Sample Schools

Chesapeake

Greenbrier Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Norfolk Academy

Independent · K–12 · $23,800/yr

Lewisville

Covenant School (Lewisville)

Christian · PK–12 · $11,200/yr

Flower Mound Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.