Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Providence
Fayetteville averages $15,400/year less for private school (233% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $200,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.
Fayetteville
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Providence
RI
$22,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fayetteville | Providence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,600/yr | $22,000/yr | -$15,400 |
| Religious Schools | $5,000/yr | $12,400/yr | -$7,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $13,100/yr | $36,000/yr | -$22,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,600/yr | $18,000/yr | -$12,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,600/yr | $22,000/yr | -$15,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,900/yr | $27,500/yr | -$19,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fayetteville
$85,800
Providence
$286,000
Choosing Fayetteville saves $200,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $400,400.
Sample Schools
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr
Providence
Moses Brown School
Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr
Wheeler School
Independent · PK–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr
Providence Country Day School
Independent · 6–12 · $34,800/yr
La Salle Academy (Providence)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
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.