Is private school cheaper in Indianapolis or Manchester?

Indianapolis has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $18,200/year in Manchester. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Indianapolis over Manchester?

Average tuition in Indianapolis is $6,200/year less than Manchester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Indianapolis, $10,400/year in Manchester.

How do Indianapolis and Manchester private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Indianapolis averages $12,000/year ($350 below average). Manchester averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Indianapolis vs Manchester

Indianapolis averages $6,200/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Indianapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $18,200/year in Manchester. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Indianapolis

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Manchester

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Indianapolis	Manchester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,000/yr	$18,200/yr	-$6,200
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$10,400/yr	-$2,600
Independent/Prep	$22,500/yr	$39,300/yr	-$16,800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,800/yr	$15,500/yr	-$5,700
Middle School (6-8)	$12,000/yr	$18,200/yr	-$6,200
High School (9-12)	$14,800/yr	$21,800/yr	-$7,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Indianapolis

$156,000

Manchester

$236,600

Choosing Indianapolis saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

Sample Schools

Indianapolis

Park Tudor School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,200-$26,800/yr

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Bishop Chatard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Cathedral High School (Indianapolis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Manchester

Manchester Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Derryfield School (Manchester NH)

Independent · 6–12 · $27,400/yr

Full Indianapolis breakdown → Full Manchester 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.