Is private school cheaper in Tucson or Worcester?

Tucson has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $12,800/year less, or $166,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tucson over Worcester?

Average tuition in Tucson is $12,800/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $166,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Tucson, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Tucson and Worcester private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Tucson vs Worcester

Tucson averages $12,800/year less for private school (119% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $166,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Tucson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Tucson	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$23,600/yr	-$12,800
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$5,600
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$48,100/yr	-$27,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$20,100/yr	-$11,300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$23,600/yr	-$12,800
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$28,300/yr	-$14,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Tucson

$140,400

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Tucson saves $166,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $332,800.

Sample Schools

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Tucson breakdown → Full Worcester breakdown →

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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.