Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Westminster
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $13,100/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Colorado Springs
CO
$13,100
avg tuition/year
Westminster
CO
$13,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Colorado Springs | Westminster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,100/yr | $13,100/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,500/yr | $8,500/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $25,700/yr | $25,700/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $11,100/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,100/yr | $13,100/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $15,700/yr | $15,700/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Colorado Springs
$170,300
Westminster
$170,300
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
Westminster
Westminster Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/yr
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.