Is private school cheaper in Cheyenne or Independence?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $8,100/year in Independence. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cheyenne over Independence?

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $200/year less than Independence. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Cheyenne, $5,700/year in Independence.

How do Cheyenne and Independence private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average). Independence averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Independence

Cheyenne averages $200/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $8,100/year in Independence. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Independence

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cheyenne	Independence	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$8,100/yr	-$200
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$5,700/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$15,200/yr	$18,900/yr	-$3,700
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$6,900/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$8,100/yr	-$200
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$9,700/yr	-$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cheyenne

$102,700

Independence

$105,300

Choosing Cheyenne saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr

Independence

Van Horn Academy (Independence MO)

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Truman Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Full Cheyenne breakdown → Full Independence 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.