Is private school cheaper in Louisville or Minneapolis?

Louisville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Louisville is $3,500/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Louisville, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Louisville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Louisville vs Minneapolis

Louisville averages $3,500/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Louisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Louisville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Louisville	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$15,000/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$9,200/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$27,500/yr	-$6,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$15,000/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Louisville

$149,500

Minneapolis

$195,000

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

Sample Schools

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Full Louisville breakdown → Full Minneapolis 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.