Is private school cheaper in Memphis or Minneapolis?

Memphis has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Memphis is $4,200/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Memphis, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Memphis averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Memphis vs Minneapolis

Memphis averages $4,200/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Memphis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Memphis

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Memphis	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$15,000/yr	-$4,200
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$27,500/yr	-$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$15,000/yr	-$4,200
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$5,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Memphis

$140,400

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Memphis saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

Sample Schools

Memphis

Hutchison School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Memphis University School

Independent · 7–12 · $18,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Agnes Academy (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/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

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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.