Is private school cheaper in Sioux Falls or Stockton?

Sioux Falls has lower average private school tuition at $5,900/year vs $13,800/year in Stockton. That's $7,900/year less, or $102,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Sioux Falls over Stockton?

Average tuition in Sioux Falls is $7,900/year less than Stockton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $102,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,200/year in Sioux Falls, $9,000/year in Stockton.

How do Sioux Falls and Stockton private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year ($6,450 below average). Stockton averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Sioux Falls vs Stockton

Sioux Falls averages $7,900/year less for private school (134% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $102,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Sioux Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $5,900/year vs $13,800/year in Stockton. Religious schools run $4,200/year on the low end.

Sioux Falls

$5,900

avg tuition/year

$6,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Stockton

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sioux Falls	Stockton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$5,900/yr	$13,800/yr	-$7,900
Religious Schools	$4,200/yr	$9,000/yr	-$4,800
Independent/Prep	$12,000/yr	$26,800/yr	-$14,800
Elementary (K-5)	$5,000/yr	$11,700/yr	-$6,700
Middle School (6-8)	$5,900/yr	$13,800/yr	-$7,900
High School (9-12)	$7,100/yr	$16,600/yr	-$9,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sioux Falls

$76,700

Stockton

$179,400

Choosing Sioux Falls saves $102,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $205,400.

Sample Schools

Sioux Falls

O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Stockton

St. Mary's High School (Stockton)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Stockton Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $8,600-$10,200/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.