Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Hayward?

Colorado Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $6,000/year less, or $78,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Colorado Springs over Hayward?

Average tuition in Colorado Springs is $6,000/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $78,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Colorado Springs and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Colorado Springs averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Hayward

Colorado Springs averages $6,000/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $78,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Colorado Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$19,100/yr	-$6,000
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,900
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$37,200/yr	-$11,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$16,200/yr	-$5,100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$19,100/yr	-$6,000
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$22,900/yr	-$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Colorado Springs saves $78,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $156,000.

Sample Schools

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $12,800/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.