Is private school cheaper in Independence or Pueblo?

Independence has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. That's $2,900/year less, or $37,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Independence over Pueblo?

Average tuition in Independence is $2,900/year less than Pueblo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $37,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Independence, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Independence and Pueblo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Independence averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Independence vs Pueblo

Independence averages $2,900/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Independence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Independence

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Independence	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,900
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$7,100/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$18,900/yr	$21,600/yr	-$2,700
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,900
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$13,200/yr	-$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Independence

$105,300

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Independence saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.

Sample Schools

Independence

Van Horn Academy (Independence MO)

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Truman Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Full Independence breakdown → Full Pueblo breakdown →

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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.