Is private school cheaper in Lincoln or Phoenix?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lincoln over Phoenix?

Average tuition in Lincoln is $6,200/year less than Phoenix. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Lincoln, $8,600/year in Phoenix.

How do Lincoln and Phoenix private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average). Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Lincoln vs Phoenix

Lincoln averages $6,200/year less for private school (86% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lincoln	Phoenix	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$6,200
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$8,600/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$15,600/yr	$24,500/yr	-$8,900
Elementary (K-5)	$6,100/yr	$11,000/yr	-$4,900
Middle School (6-8)	$7,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$6,200
High School (9-12)	$8,600/yr	$16,500/yr	-$7,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lincoln

$93,600

Phoenix

$174,200

Choosing Lincoln saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

Sample Schools

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.