Is private school cheaper in Montgomery or Springfield?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $7,700/year in Springfield. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Montgomery is $300/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Montgomery, $5,500/year in Springfield.

How do Montgomery and Springfield private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Springfield averages $7,700/year ($4,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Montgomery vs Springfield

Montgomery averages $300/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $7,700/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$7,700

avg tuition/year

$4,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Montgomery	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$7,700/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$5,500/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$15,100/yr	$18,000/yr	-$2,900
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$6,500/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$7,700/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$9,200/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Montgomery

$96,200

Springfield

$100,100

Choosing Montgomery saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Springfield

Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)

Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Agnes Cathedral School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/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.