Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Roseville?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. That's $5,100/year less, or $66,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $5,100/year less than Roseville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $66,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Cincinnati and Roseville 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). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Roseville

Cincinnati averages $5,100/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$16,900/yr	-$5,100
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$11,000/yr	-$3,400
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$32,900/yr	-$10,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$14,400/yr	-$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$16,900/yr	-$5,100
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$20,300/yr	-$5,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Cincinnati saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.

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

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$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.