Private School Cost: Cleveland vs Sparks
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,200/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Cleveland
OH
$11,200
avg tuition/year
Sparks
NV
$11,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cleveland | Sparks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,200/yr | $11,200/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,400/yr | $7,800/yr | -$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,000/yr | $22,500/yr | -$1,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,200/yr | $9,500/yr | -$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,200/yr | $11,200/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $13,800/yr | $13,400/yr | +$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cleveland
$145,600
Sparks
$145,600
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
Sparks
Coral Academy of Science (Sparks)
Independent · K–12 · $7,400-$9,200/yr
St. Albert School (Sparks)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.