Private School Cost: Huntsville vs Meridian
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $7,800/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Huntsville
AL
$7,800
avg tuition/year
Meridian
ID
$7,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Huntsville | Meridian | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,800/yr | $7,800/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,800/yr | $5,300/yr | +$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $16,000/yr | $15,100/yr | +$900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,600/yr | $6,600/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,800/yr | $7,800/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $9,400/yr | $9,400/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Huntsville
$101,400
Meridian
$101,400
Sample Schools
Huntsville
Randolph School (Huntsville)
Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (Huntsville)
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/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
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.