Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Roseville?

Lakewood has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakewood is $3,500/year less than Roseville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Lakewood and Roseville 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). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Roseville

Lakewood averages $3,500/year less for private school (26% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakewood is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$16,900/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$32,900/yr	-$6,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$14,400/yr	-$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$16,900/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$20,300/yr	-$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Lakewood saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/yr

Full Lakewood breakdown → Full Roseville 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.