Is private school cheaper in Murfreesboro or Pueblo?

Murfreesboro has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Murfreesboro is $600/year less than Pueblo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Murfreesboro, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Murfreesboro averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Murfreesboro vs Pueblo

Murfreesboro averages $600/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Murfreesboro is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $11,000/year in Pueblo. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Murfreesboro

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Murfreesboro	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$7,100/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$21,600/yr	+$500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$9,400/yr	-$600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$13,200/yr	-$700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Murfreesboro

$135,200

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Murfreesboro saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

Murfreesboro

Siegel High School Prep

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Murfreesboro Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/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

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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.