Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Raleigh?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $13,000/year in Raleigh. That's $4,500/year less, or $58,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Greenville is $4,500/year less than Raleigh. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $58,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $8,200/year in Raleigh.

How do Greenville and Raleigh private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Raleigh averages $13,000/year ($650 above average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Raleigh

Greenville averages $4,500/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $58,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $13,000/year in Raleigh. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Raleigh

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Raleigh	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$13,000/yr	-$4,500
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$8,200/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$24,500/yr	-$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$10,600/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$13,000/yr	-$4,500
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$16,000/yr	-$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Raleigh

$169,000

Choosing Greenville saves $58,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $117,000.

Sample Schools

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.