Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Sterling Heights?

Sterling Heights has lower average private school tuition at $9,300/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sterling Heights is $3,800/year less than Colorado Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $6,400/year in Sterling Heights.

How do Colorado Springs and Sterling Heights 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). Sterling Heights averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights averages $3,800/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Sterling Heights is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Sterling Heights

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Sterling Heights	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$9,300/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$6,400/yr	+$2,100
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$19,800/yr	+$5,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$9,300/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$11,200/yr	+$4,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Sterling Heights

$120,900

Choosing Sterling Heights saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

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

Sterling Heights

De La Salle Collegiate High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Utica Community Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.