Is private school cheaper in Memphis or Provo?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,800/year in Memphis. That's $2,300/year less, or $29,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Provo is $2,300/year less than Memphis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $29,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Memphis, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Memphis and Provo 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). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Memphis vs Provo

Provo averages $2,300/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,800/year in Memphis. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Memphis

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Memphis	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,300
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,300
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$16,900/yr	+$3,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,300
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$10,200/yr	+$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Memphis

$140,400

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.

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

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.