Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs West Valley City
Cheyenne averages $600/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $8,500/year in West Valley City. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Cheyenne
WY
$7,900
avg tuition/year
West Valley City
UT
$8,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cheyenne | West Valley City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,900/yr | $8,500/yr | -$600 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $5,900/yr | -$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,200/yr | $16,900/yr | -$1,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,700/yr | $7,200/yr | -$500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,900/yr | $8,500/yr | -$600 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,500/yr | $10,200/yr | -$700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cheyenne
$102,700
West Valley City
$110,500
Choosing Cheyenne saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.
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
West Valley City
Merit Preparatory Academy
Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr
Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/yr
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.