Is private school cheaper in Fayetteville or Lakewood?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fayetteville over Lakewood?

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $4,400/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,300/year in Fayetteville, $8,700/year in Lakewood.

How do Fayetteville and Lakewood private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fayetteville averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average). Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Lakewood

Fayetteville averages $4,400/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Fayetteville

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fayetteville	Lakewood	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,000/yr	$13,400/yr	-$4,400
Religious Schools	$6,300/yr	$8,700/yr	-$2,400
Independent/Prep	$18,900/yr	$26,500/yr	-$7,600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,700/yr	$11,400/yr	-$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,000/yr	$13,400/yr	-$4,400
High School (9-12)	$10,800/yr	$16,100/yr	-$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fayetteville

$117,000

Lakewood

$174,200

Choosing Fayetteville saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

Sample Schools

Fayetteville

Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.