Is private school cheaper in Houston or Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has lower average private school tuition at $15,000/year vs $15,800/year in Houston. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Minneapolis is $800/year less than Houston. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Houston, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Houston and Minneapolis private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Houston averages $15,800/year ($3,450 above average). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Houston vs Minneapolis

Minneapolis averages $800/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $15,800/year in Houston. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Houston

$15,800

avg tuition/year

$3,450 above national avg

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Houston	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,800/yr	$15,000/yr	+$800
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$9,200/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$28,000/yr	$27,500/yr	+$500
Elementary (K-5)	$13,000/yr	$12,200/yr	+$800
Middle School (6-8)	$15,800/yr	$15,000/yr	+$800
High School (9-12)	$19,500/yr	$18,500/yr	+$1,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Houston

$205,400

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Minneapolis saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

Sample Schools

Houston

St. John's School (Houston)

Independent · K–12 · $33,900-$36,200/yr

Kinkaid School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,500-$37,000/yr

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,400/yr

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · K–12 · $20,100/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.