Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Little Rock?

Little Rock has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $11,800/year in Cincinnati. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Little Rock is $5,200/year less than Cincinnati. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

How do Cincinnati and Little Rock private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cincinnati averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Little Rock

Little Rock averages $5,200/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $11,800/year in Cincinnati. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$6,600/yr	+$5,200
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$5,000/yr	+$2,600
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$13,100/yr	+$8,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$5,600/yr	+$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$6,600/yr	+$5,200
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$7,900/yr	+$6,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Little Rock

$85,800

Choosing Little Rock saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

Sample Schools

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Seven Hills School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Moeller High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Elder High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.