Is private school cheaper in Phoenix or Provo?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Provo over Phoenix?

Average tuition in Provo is $4,900/year less than Phoenix. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Phoenix, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Phoenix and Provo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Phoenix vs Provo

Provo averages $4,900/year less for private school (58% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Phoenix	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,900
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$5,900/yr	+$2,700
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$16,900/yr	+$7,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$7,200/yr	+$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,900
High School (9-12)	$16,500/yr	$10,200/yr	+$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Phoenix

$174,200

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

Sample Schools

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.