Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Longmont
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $13,400/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Lakewood
CO
$13,400
avg tuition/year
Longmont
CO
$13,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lakewood | Longmont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,400/yr | $13,400/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $8,700/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $26,500/yr | $26,500/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,400/yr | $11,400/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,400/yr | $13,400/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $16,100/yr | $16,100/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lakewood
$174,200
Longmont
$174,200
Sample Schools
Lakewood
Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr
Chatfield Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
Longmont
Longmont Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
St. John the Baptist School (Longmont)
Catholic · K–8 · $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.