Is private school cheaper in Phoenix or Springfield?

Phoenix has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. That's $9,100/year less, or $118,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Phoenix is $9,100/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $118,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Phoenix, $12,200/year in Springfield.

How do Phoenix and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $22,500/year ($10,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Phoenix vs Springfield

Phoenix averages $9,100/year less for private school (68% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $118,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Phoenix is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$22,500

avg tuition/year

$10,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Phoenix	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$22,500/yr	-$9,100
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$45,800/yr	-$21,300
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$19,100/yr	-$8,100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$22,500/yr	-$9,100
High School (9-12)	$16,500/yr	$27,000/yr	-$10,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Phoenix

$174,200

Springfield

$292,500

Choosing Phoenix saves $118,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $236,600.

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

Springfield

Cathedral High School (Springfield MA)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

The MacDuffie School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Full Phoenix breakdown → Full Springfield 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.