Is private school cheaper in Missoula or Pueblo?

Missoula has lower average private school tuition at $8,000/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Missoula over Pueblo?

Average tuition in Missoula is $3,000/year less than Pueblo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,400/year in Missoula, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Missoula and Pueblo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Missoula averages $8,000/year ($4,350 below average). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Missoula vs Pueblo

Missoula averages $3,000/year less for private school (38% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Missoula is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. Religious schools run $5,400/year on the low end.

Missoula

$8,000

avg tuition/year

$4,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Missoula	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,000/yr	$11,000/yr	-$3,000
Religious Schools	$5,400/yr	$7,100/yr	-$1,700
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$21,600/yr	-$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,800/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$8,000/yr	$11,000/yr	-$3,000
High School (9-12)	$9,600/yr	$13,200/yr	-$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Missoula

$104,000

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Missoula saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

Sample Schools

Missoula

Loyola Sacred Heart High School (Missoula)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Montana Academy (Missoula area)

Independent (Therapeutic) · 9–12 · $44,800-$52,000/yr

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Full Missoula breakdown → Full Pueblo breakdown →

Montana private school costs Colorado private school costs

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.