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National Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +29.0% (+$3,379 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	▲ +$390	▲ +2.7%
2024	$14,622	▲ +$565	▲ +4.0%
2023	$14,057	▲ +$553	▲ +4.1%
2022	$13,504	▲ +$272	▲ +2.1%
2021	$13,232	▲ +$317	▲ +2.5%
2020	$12,915	▲ +$259	▲ +2.0%
2019	$12,656	▲ +$293	▲ +2.4%
2018	$12,363	▲ +$314	▲ +2.6%
2017	$12,049	▲ +$416	▲ +3.6%
2016	$11,633	▲ +$459	▲ +4.1%
2015	$11,174	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Range: $5,377 $29,140 Avg. Tuition: $13,769

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average private school tuition ?

The national average private school tuition is $13,769 for 2026-27.

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The most expensive private schools in the United States include Talk School, Valley View School and THINK Global School.

What is the state with the highest average private school tuition?

The state with the highest average private school tuition is Connecticut.

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