Is private school cheaper in Madison or West Valley City?

West Valley City has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $9,300/year in Madison. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Valley City over Madison?

Average tuition in West Valley City is $800/year less than Madison. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,300/year in Madison, $5,900/year in West Valley City.

How do Madison and West Valley City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Madison averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average). West Valley City averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Madison vs West Valley City

West Valley City averages $800/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $9,300/year in Madison. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Madison

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

West Valley City

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Madison	West Valley City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,300/yr	$8,500/yr	+$800
Religious Schools	$6,300/yr	$5,900/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$16,900/yr	+$4,200
Elementary (K-5)	$7,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,300/yr	$8,500/yr	+$800
High School (9-12)	$11,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$1,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Madison

$120,900

West Valley City

$110,500

Choosing West Valley City saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

Sample Schools

Madison

Edgewood Campus School

Catholic · PK–8 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

West Valley City

Merit Preparatory Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.