Is private school cheaper in Cheyenne or Lakewood?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $5,500/year less, or $71,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $5,500/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $71,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Cheyenne, $8,700/year in Lakewood.

How do Cheyenne and Lakewood 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). Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Lakewood

Cheyenne averages $5,500/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $71,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cheyenne	Lakewood	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$13,400/yr	-$5,500
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$8,700/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$15,200/yr	$26,500/yr	-$11,300
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$11,400/yr	-$4,700
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$13,400/yr	-$5,500
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$16,100/yr	-$6,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cheyenne

$102,700

Lakewood

$174,200

Choosing Cheyenne saves $71,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $143,000.

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

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.