Is private school cheaper in Scranton or West Valley City?

West Valley City has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $12,200/year in Scranton. That's $3,700/year less, or $48,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Valley City over Scranton?

Average tuition in West Valley City is $3,700/year less than Scranton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $48,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Scranton, $5,900/year in West Valley City.

How do Scranton and West Valley City 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). West Valley City averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Scranton vs West Valley City

West Valley City averages $3,700/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $48,100 per child.

Bottom Line

West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $12,200/year in Scranton. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Scranton

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

West Valley City

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Scranton	West Valley City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,700
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,900
Independent/Prep	$28,300/yr	$16,900/yr	+$11,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,400/yr	$7,200/yr	+$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,700
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$10,200/yr	+$4,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Scranton

$158,600

West Valley City

$110,500

Choosing West Valley City saves $48,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $96,200.

Sample Schools

Scranton

Holy Cross High School (Dunmore)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Wyoming Seminary

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

West Valley City

Merit Preparatory Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.