How much does private school cost in Yonkers?

Private school in Yonkers averages $25,800/year in 2026 — 109% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $14,700/year; independent and prep schools average $54,800/year. Yonkers has approximately 110 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Yonkers for 2026?

Yonkers private school tuition ranges from $13,800 to $45,100/year. The city average is $25,800/year ($2,150/month). Religious schools run lower at $14,700/year; top independent day schools can reach $45,100+.

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

Yonkers private school tuition averages $25,800/year, which is 109% above the national average ($12,350/year). Yonkers 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 Yonkers?

The most affordable private schools in Yonkers are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $14,700/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 Yonkers 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Yonkers?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Yonkers's average of $25,800/year, a household income of $215,000+ 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 Yonkers average $25,800/year. 109% above national avg. Religious schools run $14,700/year; independent schools average $54,800/year.

City Average

$25,800

per year

Monthly Est.

$2,150

per month

Private Schools

110

in Yonkers

vs National

+$13,450

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Yonkers (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$21,900/yr

~$1,825/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$25,800/yr

~$2,150/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$31,000/yr

~$2,583/mo

Tuition by School Type in Yonkers

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$14,700/yr

+84% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$54,800/yr

+119% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$25,800/yr

+109% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Yonkers

Starting From

$13,800

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$25,800

Typical school

Top End

$45,100+

Elite prep schools

Most Yonkers private schools fall between $13,800 and $45,100/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Yonkers: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)	$22,000	Independent	9–12
Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)	$14,800	Catholic	9–12

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