Is private school cheaper in Dayton or Omaha?

Omaha has lower average private school tuition at $7,300/year vs $8,100/year in Dayton. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Omaha over Dayton?

Average tuition in Omaha is $800/year less than Dayton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Dayton, $5,100/year in Omaha.

How do Dayton and Omaha private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Dayton averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Omaha averages $7,300/year ($5,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Dayton vs Omaha

Omaha averages $800/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Omaha is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,300/year vs $8,100/year in Dayton. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Dayton

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Omaha

$7,300

avg tuition/year

$5,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dayton	Omaha	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$7,300/yr	+$800
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$5,100/yr	+$600
Independent/Prep	$18,700/yr	$15,900/yr	+$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$6,200/yr	+$700
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$7,300/yr	+$800
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$8,800/yr	+$900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dayton

$105,300

Omaha

$94,900

Choosing Omaha saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

Sample Schools

Dayton

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Dayton Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Omaha

Creighton Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Westside Community Schools (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,800/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.