Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Newark?

Colorado Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Colorado Springs is $6,200/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $12,400/year in Newark.

How do Colorado Springs and Newark 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). Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Newark

Colorado Springs averages $6,200/year less for private school (47% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Colorado Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Newark	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$19,300/yr	-$6,200
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,900
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$41,200/yr	-$15,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$16,400/yr	-$5,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$19,300/yr	-$6,200
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$23,200/yr	-$7,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Newark

$250,900

Choosing Colorado Springs saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

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

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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.