Is private school cheaper in Hartford or Meridian?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. That's $20,200/year less, or $262,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Meridian over Hartford?

Average tuition in Meridian is $20,200/year less than Hartford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $262,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $15,800/year in Hartford, $5,300/year in Meridian.

How do Hartford and Meridian private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Hartford averages $28,000/year ($15,650 above average). Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Hartford vs Meridian

Meridian averages $20,200/year less for private school (259% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $262,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Hartford

$28,000

avg tuition/year

$15,650 above national avg

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hartford	Meridian	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$28,000/yr	$7,800/yr	+$20,200
Religious Schools	$15,800/yr	$5,300/yr	+$10,500
Independent/Prep	$44,500/yr	$15,100/yr	+$29,400
Elementary (K-5)	$22,800/yr	$6,600/yr	+$16,200
Middle School (6-8)	$28,000/yr	$7,800/yr	+$20,200
High School (9-12)	$35,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$25,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hartford

$364,000

Meridian

$101,400

Choosing Meridian saves $262,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $525,200.

Sample Schools

Hartford

Kingswood Oxford School

Independent · 6–12 · $44,800-$47,200/yr

Loomis Chaffee School

Independent (Day) · 9–12 · $48,200/yr

Watkinson School

Independent · 6–12 · $36,800/yr

Northwest Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.