Is private school cheaper in Minneapolis or Newark?

Minneapolis has lower average private school tuition at $15,000/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $4,300/year less, or $55,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Minneapolis is $4,300/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $55,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Minneapolis, $12,400/year in Newark.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average). Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average).

Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Newark

Minneapolis averages $4,300/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $55,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Minneapolis	Newark	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,000/yr	$19,300/yr	-$4,300
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$27,500/yr	$41,200/yr	-$13,700
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$16,400/yr	-$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$15,000/yr	$19,300/yr	-$4,300
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$23,200/yr	-$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Minneapolis

$195,000

Newark

$250,900

Choosing Minneapolis saves $55,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $111,800.

Sample Schools

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

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

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.