Is private school cheaper in Newark or Tacoma?

Tacoma has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tacoma is $5,600/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $9,400/year in Tacoma.

How do Newark and Tacoma 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). Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Tacoma

Tacoma averages $5,600/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Tacoma is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Tacoma	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$13,700/yr	+$5,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$29,400/yr	+$11,800
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$11,600/yr	+$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$13,700/yr	+$5,600
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$16,400/yr	+$6,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Tacoma

$178,100

Choosing Tacoma saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.