Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Tacoma?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Greenville is $5,200/year less than Tacoma. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $9,400/year in Tacoma.

How do Greenville and Tacoma 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). Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Tacoma

Greenville averages $5,200/year less for private school (61% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Tacoma	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$13,700/yr	-$5,200
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$29,400/yr	-$11,800
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$11,600/yr	-$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$13,700/yr	-$5,200
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$16,400/yr	-$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Tacoma

$178,100

Choosing Greenville saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

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

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.