Is private school cheaper in Minneapolis or San Antonio?

San Antonio has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in San Antonio is $3,800/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Minneapolis, $7,600/year in San Antonio.

How do Minneapolis and San Antonio 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). San Antonio averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs San Antonio

San Antonio averages $3,800/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

San Antonio is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

San Antonio

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Minneapolis	San Antonio	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,000/yr	$11,200/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$27,500/yr	$21,000/yr	+$6,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$9,200/yr	+$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$15,000/yr	$11,200/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$13,800/yr	+$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Minneapolis

$195,000

San Antonio

$145,600

Choosing San Antonio saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

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

San Antonio

Keystone School (San Antonio)

Independent · PK–12 · $21,200-$23,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (San Antonio)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Providence Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

Antonian College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.