Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or San Jose?

Colorado Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. That's $12,100/year less, or $157,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Colorado Springs is $12,100/year less than San Jose. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $157,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $13,800/year in San Jose.

How do Colorado Springs and San Jose 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). San Jose averages $25,200/year ($12,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs San Jose

Colorado Springs averages $12,100/year less for private school (92% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $157,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Colorado Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	San Jose	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$25,200/yr	-$12,100
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$13,800/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$40,500/yr	-$14,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$20,500/yr	-$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$25,200/yr	-$12,100
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$31,200/yr	-$15,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

San Jose

$327,600

Choosing Colorado Springs saves $157,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $314,600.

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

San Jose

Harker School

Independent · K–12 · $48,200-$51,600/yr

Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Presentation High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,800/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.