Is private school cheaper in Chesapeake or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $3,200/year less than Chesapeake. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,800/year in Chesapeake, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Chesapeake and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Chesapeake vs Springfield

Springfield averages $3,200/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Chesapeake

$14,300

avg tuition/year

$1,950 above national avg

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chesapeake	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,300/yr	$11,100/yr	+$3,200
Religious Schools	$9,800/yr	$7,000/yr	+$2,800
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$25,700/yr	+$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$14,300/yr	$11,100/yr	+$3,200
High School (9-12)	$17,200/yr	$13,300/yr	+$3,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chesapeake

$185,900

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Springfield saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Chesapeake

Greenbrier Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Norfolk Academy

Independent · K–12 · $23,800/yr

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.