Is private school cheaper in Pueblo or Thornton?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. That's $2,100/year less, or $27,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pueblo is $2,100/year less than Thornton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $27,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,100/year in Pueblo, $8,500/year in Thornton.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average). Thornton averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Pueblo vs Thornton

Pueblo averages $2,100/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $27,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Thornton

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pueblo	Thornton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,100
Religious Schools	$7,100/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$21,600/yr	$25,700/yr	-$4,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$11,100/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,100
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$15,700/yr	-$2,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pueblo

$143,000

Thornton

$170,300

Choosing Pueblo saves $27,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $54,600.

Sample Schools

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Thornton

Thornton Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Pius X Catholic School (Thornton)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Full Pueblo breakdown → Full Thornton breakdown →

Colorado private school costs

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.