Private School Cost: High Point vs Tucson
High Point averages $1,600/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.
Bottom Line
High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $10,800/year in Tucson. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.
High Point
NC
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Tucson
AZ
$10,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | High Point | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,200/yr | $10,800/yr | -$1,600 |
| Religious Schools | $6,500/yr | $7,200/yr | -$700 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,400/yr | $20,500/yr | -$1,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,800/yr | $8,800/yr | -$1,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,200/yr | $10,800/yr | -$1,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,000/yr | $13,400/yr | -$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
High Point
$119,600
Tucson
$140,400
Choosing High Point saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.
Sample Schools
High Point
Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)
Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr
Greensboro Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/yr
Tucson
Basis Tucson North
Charter (Free) · 5–12
Salpointe Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr
Tanque Verde School
Public District · K–12
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.