Is private school cheaper in Minneapolis or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $3,900/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Minneapolis, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Minneapolis and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Springfield

Springfield averages $3,900/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Minneapolis	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,000/yr	$11,100/yr	+$3,900
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$7,000/yr	+$2,200
Independent/Prep	$27,500/yr	$25,700/yr	+$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$15,000/yr	$11,100/yr	+$3,900
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$13,300/yr	+$5,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Minneapolis

$195,000

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Springfield saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

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

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.