Is private school cheaper in Nashville or Westminster?

Westminster has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Westminster over Nashville?

Average tuition in Westminster is $1,100/year less than Nashville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Nashville, $8,500/year in Westminster.

How do Nashville and Westminster private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Nashville averages $14,200/year ($1,850 above average). Westminster averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Nashville vs Westminster

Westminster averages $1,100/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Westminster is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Nashville

$14,200

avg tuition/year

$1,850 above national avg

Westminster

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Nashville	Westminster	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$25,700/yr	+$800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$11,100/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$14,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$17,500/yr	$15,700/yr	+$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Nashville

$184,600

Westminster

$170,300

Choosing Westminster saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Nashville

Montgomery Bell Academy

Independent · 7–12 · $29,400/yr

Harpeth Hall School

Independent · 5–12 · $28,800/yr

University School of Nashville

Independent · K–12 · $26,200/yr

Father Ryan High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Westminster

Westminster Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.