Is private school cheaper in Mesa or Springfield?

Mesa has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. That's $13,100/year less, or $170,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Mesa over Springfield?

Average tuition in Mesa is $13,100/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $170,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Mesa, $12,200/year in Springfield.

How do Mesa and Springfield private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Mesa averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). Springfield averages $22,500/year ($10,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Mesa vs Springfield

Mesa averages $13,100/year less for private school (139% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $170,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Mesa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Mesa

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$22,500

avg tuition/year

$10,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Mesa	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$22,500/yr	-$13,100
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$12,200/yr	-$5,200
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$45,800/yr	-$27,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$19,100/yr	-$11,100
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$22,500/yr	-$13,100
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$27,000/yr	-$15,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Mesa

$122,200

Springfield

$292,500

Choosing Mesa saves $170,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $340,600.

Sample Schools

Mesa

Gilbert Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/yr

Mesa Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Springfield

Cathedral High School (Springfield MA)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

The MacDuffie School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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.