Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Meridian?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $8,700/year less, or $113,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Meridian is $8,700/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $113,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $5,300/year in Meridian.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Meridian

Meridian averages $8,700/year less for private school (112% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $113,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Meridian	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$7,800/yr	+$8,700
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$5,300/yr	+$5,400
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$15,100/yr	+$16,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$6,600/yr	+$7,400
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$7,800/yr	+$8,700
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$9,400/yr	+$10,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Meridian

$101,400

Choosing Meridian saves $113,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $226,200.

Sample Schools

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

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.