Is private school cheaper in Lowell or Westminster?

Westminster has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. That's $10,500/year less, or $136,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Westminster over Lowell?

Average tuition in Westminster is $10,500/year less than Lowell. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $136,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,800/year in Lowell, $8,500/year in Westminster.

How do Lowell and Westminster private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lowell averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average). Westminster averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Lowell vs Westminster

Westminster averages $10,500/year less for private school (80% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $136,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Westminster is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Lowell

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Westminster

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lowell	Westminster	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,600/yr	$13,100/yr	+$10,500
Religious Schools	$12,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,300
Independent/Prep	$48,100/yr	$25,700/yr	+$22,400
Elementary (K-5)	$20,100/yr	$11,100/yr	+$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$23,600/yr	$13,100/yr	+$10,500
High School (9-12)	$28,300/yr	$15,700/yr	+$12,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lowell

$306,800

Westminster

$170,300

Choosing Westminster saves $136,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $273,000.

Sample Schools

Lowell

Lowell Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

St. Michael Academy (Lowell)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Westminster

Westminster Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.