Is private school cheaper in Glendale or Springfield?

Glendale has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Glendale over Springfield?

Average tuition in Glendale is $1,700/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Glendale, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Glendale and Springfield private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Glendale averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Glendale vs Springfield

Glendale averages $1,700/year less for private school (18% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Glendale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Glendale

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Glendale	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$11,100/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,000/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$25,700/yr	-$7,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$11,100/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$13,300/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Glendale

$122,200

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Glendale saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Glendale

American Leadership Academy

Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr

Glendale Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Full Glendale breakdown → Full Springfield breakdown →

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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.