Is private school cheaper in Clovis or Syracuse?

Clovis has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $4,100/year less, or $53,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clovis is $4,100/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $53,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Clovis and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs Syracuse

Clovis averages $4,100/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,100
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$10,600/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$39,400/yr	-$11,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$15,700/yr	-$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,100
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$22,200/yr	-$4,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Clovis saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Clovis breakdown → Full Syracuse breakdown →

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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.