Is private school cheaper in Tacoma or Toledo?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. That's $5,500/year less, or $71,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Toledo over Tacoma?

Average tuition in Toledo is $5,500/year less than Tacoma. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $71,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Tacoma, $5,900/year in Toledo.

How do Tacoma and Toledo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average). Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Tacoma vs Toledo

Toledo averages $5,500/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $71,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Tacoma	Toledo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,500
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$3,500
Independent/Prep	$29,400/yr	$19,100/yr	+$10,300
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,500
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$9,800/yr	+$6,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Tacoma

$178,100

Toledo

$106,600

Choosing Toledo saves $71,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $143,000.

Sample Schools

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–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.