Private School Cost: Denver vs Hartford
Denver averages $11,600/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $150,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Denver is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,400/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. Religious schools run $9,800/year on the low end.
Denver
CO
$16,400
avg tuition/year
Hartford
CT
$28,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denver | Hartford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,400/yr | $28,000/yr | -$11,600 |
| Religious Schools | $9,800/yr | $15,800/yr | -$6,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,500/yr | $44,500/yr | -$16,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $13,500/yr | $22,800/yr | -$9,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,400/yr | $28,000/yr | -$11,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $20,200/yr | $35,000/yr | -$14,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denver
$213,200
Hartford
$364,000
Choosing Denver saves $150,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $301,600.
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
Hartford
Kingswood Oxford School
Independent · 6–12 · $44,800-$47,200/yr
Loomis Chaffee School
Independent (Day) · 9–12 · $48,200/yr
Watkinson School
Independent · 6–12 · $36,800/yr
Northwest Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.