Is private school cheaper in Evansville or Modesto?

Evansville has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. That's $7,000/year less, or $91,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Evansville over Modesto?

Average tuition in Evansville is $7,000/year less than Modesto. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $91,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Evansville, $9,400/year in Modesto.

How do Evansville and Modesto private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Evansville averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Modesto averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Evansville vs Modesto

Evansville averages $7,000/year less for private school (95% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $91,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Evansville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Evansville

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Modesto

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Evansville	Modesto	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$14,400/yr	-$7,000
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$9,400/yr	-$3,900
Independent/Prep	$15,400/yr	$28,100/yr	-$12,700
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$12,200/yr	-$5,900
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$14,400/yr	-$7,000
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$17,300/yr	-$8,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Evansville

$96,200

Modesto

$187,200

Choosing Evansville saves $91,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $182,000.

Sample Schools

Evansville

Mater Dei High School (Evansville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Evansville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Modesto

Central Catholic High School (Modesto)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Modesto Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.