Is private school cheaper in Cleveland or Clovis?

Cleveland has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cleveland over Clovis?

Average tuition in Cleveland is $3,200/year less than Clovis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Cleveland, $9,400/year in Clovis.

How do Cleveland and Clovis private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cleveland averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Cleveland vs Clovis

Cleveland averages $3,200/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Cleveland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Cleveland

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cleveland	Clovis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$14,400/yr	-$3,200
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$21,000/yr	$28,100/yr	-$7,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,200/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$14,400/yr	-$3,200
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$17,300/yr	-$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cleveland

$145,600

Clovis

$187,200

Choosing Cleveland saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Cleveland

University School (Cleveland)

Independent · JK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Laurel School (Cleveland)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr

St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Edward High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Clovis

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Anthony of Padua School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.