How much does private school cost in Sunnyvale?

Private school in Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year in 2026 — 75% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $14,100/year; independent and prep schools average $42,100/year. Sunnyvale has approximately 90 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Sunnyvale for 2026?

Sunnyvale private school tuition ranges from $11,700 to $34,200/year. The city average is $21,600/year ($1,800/month). Religious schools run lower at $14,100/year; top independent day schools can reach $34,200+.

How does Sunnyvale private school cost compare to the national average?

Sunnyvale private school tuition averages $21,600/year, which is 75% above the national average ($12,350/year). Sunnyvale is one of the most expensive cities for private school in the US, driven by high concentrations of elite independent and boarding-affiliated day schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Sunnyvale?

The most affordable private schools in Sunnyvale are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $14,100/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Sunnyvale 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Sunnyvale?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Sunnyvale's average of $21,600/year, a household income of $180,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Sunnyvale average $21,600/year. 75% above national avg. Religious schools run $14,100/year; independent schools average $42,100/year.

City Average

$21,600

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,800

per month

Private Schools

in Sunnyvale

vs National

+$9,250

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Sunnyvale (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$18,400/yr

~$1,533/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$21,600/yr

~$1,800/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$25,900/yr

~$2,158/mo

Tuition by School Type in Sunnyvale

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$14,100/yr

+76% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$42,100/yr

+68% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$21,600/yr

+75% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Sunnyvale

Starting From

$11,700

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$21,600

Typical school

Top End

$34,200+

Elite prep schools

Most Sunnyvale private schools fall between $11,700 and $34,200/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Sunnyvale: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Archbishop Mitty High School	$26,800	Catholic	9–12
Stratford School (Sunnyvale)	$24,200–$27,600	Independent	PK–8

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.