Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Newport News
Lakewood averages $600/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Lakewood is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $14,000/year in Newport News. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.
Lakewood
CO
$13,400
avg tuition/year
Newport News
VA
$14,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lakewood | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,400/yr | $14,000/yr | -$600 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $9,600/yr | -$900 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,500/yr | $27,900/yr | -$1,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,400/yr | $11,900/yr | -$500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,400/yr | $14,000/yr | -$600 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,100/yr | $16,800/yr | -$700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lakewood
$174,200
Newport News
$182,000
Choosing Lakewood saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.
Sample Schools
Lakewood
Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr
Chatfield Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
Newport News
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
Peninsula Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.