Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Little Rock?

Little Rock has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. That's $6,500/year less, or $84,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Little Rock is $6,500/year less than Colorado Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $84,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $5,000/year in Little Rock.

How do Colorado Springs and Little Rock 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). Little Rock averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Little Rock

Little Rock averages $6,500/year less for private school (98% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $84,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Little Rock

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Little Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$6,600/yr	+$6,500
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$5,000/yr	+$3,500
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$13,100/yr	+$12,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$5,600/yr	+$5,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$6,600/yr	+$6,500
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$7,900/yr	+$7,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Little Rock

$85,800

Choosing Little Rock saves $84,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $169,000.

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

Little Rock

Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)

Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr

Mount St. Mary Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/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.