Is private school cheaper in Clovis or Minneapolis?

Clovis has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clovis is $600/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs Minneapolis

Clovis averages $600/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$15,000/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$9,200/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$27,500/yr	+$600
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$12,200/yr	Same
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$15,000/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$18,500/yr	-$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Clovis saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.