Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Santa Rosa
Minneapolis averages $2,600/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $17,600/year in Santa Rosa. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.
Minneapolis
MN
$15,000
avg tuition/year
Santa Rosa
CA
$17,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Minneapolis | Santa Rosa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $15,000/yr | $17,600/yr | -$2,600 |
| Religious Schools | $9,200/yr | $11,400/yr | -$2,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,500/yr | $34,200/yr | -$6,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $15,000/yr | -$2,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $15,000/yr | $17,600/yr | -$2,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $18,500/yr | $21,100/yr | -$2,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Minneapolis
$195,000
Santa Rosa
$228,800
Choosing Minneapolis saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.
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
Santa Rosa
Cardinal Newman High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,200/yr
Rincon Valley Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/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.