This paper provides empirical evidence on the factors influencing education spending at the household level in Tanzania by using a cross-sectional household survey conducted on selected households in Kalambo districts. The study used primary data to identify the factors at two levels, household head characteristics and household characteristics. The Tobit regression model and the descriptive analysis methods were applied to determine the factors influencing household expenditure on education. The conclusion of this study shows that the household's income, ownership of durable assets, age, and marital status of the household head are key factors that influence the amount of income spent on education. The income elasticity demonstrates that education is both necessary and luxurious good. However, the results indicate that male-headed households spend less than female-headed households. According to the descriptive statistics, 64% of household heads are willing to increase their expenditure if they are confident that their kids will receive a better education. Considering that household and public spending supplement each other, the improvement of public schools motivate household to increase spending on public education.