Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Toledo?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Toledo is $5,200/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $5,900/year in Toledo.

How do Lakewood and Toledo 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). Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Toledo

Toledo averages $5,200/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Toledo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,200
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$5,900/yr	+$2,800
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$19,100/yr	+$7,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,200
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$9,800/yr	+$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Toledo

$106,600

Choosing Toledo saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.