Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Louisville?

Louisville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Louisville over Lakewood?

Average tuition in Louisville is $1,900/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $7,800/year in Louisville.

How do Lakewood and Louisville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Louisville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Louisville

Louisville averages $1,900/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Louisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Louisville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Louisville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$11,500/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$900
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$21,500/yr	+$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$9,400/yr	+$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$11,500/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$14,200/yr	+$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Louisville

$149,500

Choosing Louisville saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Louisville

Louisville Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr

Bellarmine University Prep (Affiliated)

Reference · N/A

Male High School (Public Magnet)

Magnet (Free) · 9–12

Trinity High School (Louisville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/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.