Is private school cheaper in Hartford or Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has lower average private school tuition at $15,000/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. That's $13,000/year less, or $169,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Minneapolis is $13,000/year less than Hartford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $169,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $15,800/year in Hartford, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Hartford and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Hartford vs Minneapolis

Minneapolis averages $13,000/year less for private school (87% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $169,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Hartford

$28,000

avg tuition/year

$15,650 above national avg

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hartford	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$28,000/yr	$15,000/yr	+$13,000
Religious Schools	$15,800/yr	$9,200/yr	+$6,600
Independent/Prep	$44,500/yr	$27,500/yr	+$17,000
Elementary (K-5)	$22,800/yr	$12,200/yr	+$10,600
Middle School (6-8)	$28,000/yr	$15,000/yr	+$13,000
High School (9-12)	$35,000/yr	$18,500/yr	+$16,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hartford

$364,000

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Minneapolis saves $169,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $338,000.

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.