Is private school cheaper in Denver or San Antonio?

San Antonio has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $16,400/year in Denver. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing San Antonio over Denver?

Average tuition in San Antonio is $5,200/year less than Denver. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,800/year in Denver, $7,600/year in San Antonio.

How do Denver and San Antonio 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). San Antonio averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Denver vs San Antonio

San Antonio averages $5,200/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

San Antonio is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $16,400/year in Denver. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Denver

$16,400

avg tuition/year

$4,050 above national avg

San Antonio

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Denver	San Antonio	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,400/yr	$11,200/yr	+$5,200
Religious Schools	$9,800/yr	$7,600/yr	+$2,200
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$21,000/yr	+$7,500
Elementary (K-5)	$13,500/yr	$9,200/yr	+$4,300
Middle School (6-8)	$16,400/yr	$11,200/yr	+$5,200
High School (9-12)	$20,200/yr	$13,800/yr	+$6,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Denver

$213,200

San Antonio

$145,600

Choosing San Antonio saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

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

San Antonio

Keystone School (San Antonio)

Independent · PK–12 · $21,200-$23,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (San Antonio)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Providence Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

Antonian College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.