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Compare Private School Costs: Pick Any 2 Cities

Choose two cities below for a side-by-side breakdown of tuition by school type and grade level. Useful if you're weighing a move or just curious how your city stacks up.

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Private school tuition varies wildly between cities. San Francisco averages $26,800/year. Phoenix is closer to $11,500. Religious schools in the South run $6,000-$8,000. Same grade, same year, very different price tag.

These comparisons use NCES Private School Universe Survey data adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living. Figures reflect 2026 estimates for all school types: Catholic, Christian, independent day, and college prep.

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