Is private school cheaper in Newark or Spokane?

Spokane has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $6,500/year less, or $84,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Spokane is $6,500/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $84,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $8,700/year in Spokane.

How do Newark and Spokane 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). Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Spokane

Spokane averages $6,500/year less for private school (51% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $84,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Spokane is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Spokane	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$12,800/yr	+$6,500
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$8,700/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$27,400/yr	+$13,800
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$10,900/yr	+$5,500
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$12,800/yr	+$6,500
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$15,400/yr	+$7,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Spokane

$166,400

Choosing Spokane saves $84,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $169,000.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Full Newark breakdown → Full Spokane breakdown →

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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.