Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Raleigh?

Raleigh has lower average private school tuition at $13,000/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Raleigh is $3,500/year less than Elk Grove. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $8,200/year in Raleigh.

How do Elk Grove and Raleigh 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). Raleigh averages $13,000/year ($650 above average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Raleigh

Raleigh averages $3,500/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Raleigh is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $16,500/year in Elk Grove. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Raleigh

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Raleigh	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$13,000/yr	+$3,500
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$8,200/yr	+$2,500
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$24,500/yr	+$7,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$10,600/yr	+$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$13,000/yr	+$3,500
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$16,000/yr	+$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Raleigh

$169,000

Choosing Raleigh saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

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

Raleigh

Ravenscroft School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Cary Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr

Raleigh Charter High School

Charter (Free) · 9–12

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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.