Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Huntsville
Huntsville averages $1,800/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Huntsville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $9,600/year in Clarksville. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.
Clarksville
TN
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Huntsville
AL
$7,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Clarksville | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,600/yr | $7,800/yr | +$1,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $5,800/yr | +$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,300/yr | $16,000/yr | +$4,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $6,600/yr | +$1,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,600/yr | $7,800/yr | +$1,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,500/yr | $9,400/yr | +$2,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Clarksville
$124,800
Huntsville
$101,400
Choosing Huntsville saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.
Sample Schools
Clarksville
New Providence Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
West Creek Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr
Huntsville
Randolph School (Huntsville)
Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (Huntsville)
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr
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.