Private School Cost: Spokane vs Virginia Beach
Spokane averages $400/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Spokane is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $13,200/year in Virginia Beach. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
Spokane
WA
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Virginia Beach
VA
$13,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Spokane | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $13,200/yr | -$400 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $8,600/yr | +$100 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,400/yr | $24,500/yr | +$2,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $10,800/yr | +$100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $13,200/yr | -$400 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $16,200/yr | -$800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Spokane
$166,400
Virginia Beach
$171,600
Choosing Spokane saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.
Sample Schools
Spokane
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr
Spokane Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Virginia Beach
Norfolk Academy
Independent · 1–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr
Cape Henry Collegiate School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Kellam High School (Public)
Public (Reference) · 9–12
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.