Is private school cheaper in Scranton or Spokane?

Scranton has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Scranton is $600/year less than Spokane. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Scranton, $8,700/year in Spokane.

How do Scranton and Spokane private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Scranton averages $12,200/year ($150 below average). Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Scranton vs Spokane

Scranton averages $600/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Scranton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Scranton

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Scranton	Spokane	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$8,700/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$28,300/yr	$27,400/yr	+$900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,400/yr	$10,900/yr	-$500
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$15,400/yr	-$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Scranton

$158,600

Spokane

$166,400

Choosing Scranton saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

Scranton

Holy Cross High School (Dunmore)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Wyoming Seminary

Independent · 9–12 · $36,800-$42,000/yr

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.