Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Pueblo?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $11,800/year in Cincinnati. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pueblo is $800/year less than Cincinnati. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Cincinnati and Pueblo 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). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Pueblo

Pueblo averages $800/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $11,800/year in Cincinnati. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$800
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$7,100/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$21,600/yr	+$400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$9,400/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$800
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$13,200/yr	+$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Pueblo saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

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

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/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.