Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Modesto?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. That's $2,600/year less, or $33,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $2,600/year less than Modesto. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $33,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $9,400/year in Modesto.

How do Cincinnati and Modesto 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). Modesto averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Modesto

Cincinnati averages $2,600/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Modesto

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Modesto	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$14,400/yr	-$2,600
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$28,100/yr	-$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$14,400/yr	-$2,600
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$17,300/yr	-$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Modesto

$187,200

Choosing Cincinnati saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.

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

Modesto

Central Catholic High School (Modesto)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Modesto Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.