Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Longmont
Cincinnati averages $1,600/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,400/year in Longmont. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Cincinnati
OH
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Longmont
CO
$13,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cincinnati | Longmont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $13,400/yr | -$1,600 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $8,700/yr | -$1,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,000/yr | $26,500/yr | -$4,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,600/yr | $11,400/yr | -$1,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $13,400/yr | -$1,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,600/yr | $16,100/yr | -$1,500 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cincinnati
$153,400
Longmont
$174,200
Choosing Cincinnati saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.
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
Longmont
Longmont Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
St. John the Baptist School (Longmont)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,400/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.