Is private school cheaper in Chesapeake or Little Rock?

Little Rock has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. That's $7,700/year less, or $100,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Little Rock is $7,700/year less than Chesapeake. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $100,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,800/year in Chesapeake, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

How do Chesapeake and Little Rock 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). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Chesapeake vs Little Rock

Little Rock averages $7,700/year less for private school (117% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $100,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Chesapeake

$14,300

avg tuition/year

$1,950 above national avg

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chesapeake	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,300/yr	$6,600/yr	+$7,700
Religious Schools	$9,800/yr	$5,000/yr	+$4,800
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$13,100/yr	+$15,400
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$5,600/yr	+$6,600
Middle School (6-8)	$14,300/yr	$6,600/yr	+$7,700
High School (9-12)	$17,200/yr	$7,900/yr	+$9,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chesapeake

$185,900

Little Rock

$85,800

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

Sample Schools

Chesapeake

Greenbrier Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Norfolk Academy

Independent · K–12 · $23,800/yr

Little Rock

Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)

Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr

Mount St. Mary Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/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.