Is private school cheaper in Newark or Pueblo?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $8,300/year less, or $107,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pueblo is $8,300/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $107,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Pueblo

Pueblo averages $8,300/year less for private school (75% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $107,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$11,000/yr	+$8,300
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,100/yr	+$5,300
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$21,600/yr	+$19,600
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$9,400/yr	+$7,000
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$11,000/yr	+$8,300
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$13,200/yr	+$10,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Pueblo saves $107,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $215,800.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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.