Is private school cheaper in Denver or Elk Grove?

Denver has lower average private school tuition at $16,400/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Denver over Elk Grove?

Average tuition in Denver is $100/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,800/year in Denver, $10,700/year in Elk Grove.

How do Denver and Elk Grove private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Denver averages $16,400/year ($4,050 above average). Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Denver vs Elk Grove

Denver averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Denver is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,400/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $9,800/year on the low end.

Denver

$16,400

avg tuition/year

$4,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Denver	Elk Grove	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,400/yr	$16,500/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$9,800/yr	$10,700/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$32,000/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$13,500/yr	$14,000/yr	-$500
Middle School (6-8)	$16,400/yr	$16,500/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$20,200/yr	$19,800/yr	+$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Denver

$213,200

Elk Grove

$214,500

Choosing Denver saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Denver

Kent Denver School

Independent · 6–12 · $35,200-$37,800/yr

Colorado Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $33,800-$36,400/yr

Regis Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Mullen High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.