Is private school cheaper in Albany or Hayward?

Hayward has lower average private school tuition at $19,100/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Hayward over Albany?

Average tuition in Hayward is $600/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Albany and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Hayward

Hayward averages $600/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Hayward is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,100/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$19,100/yr	+$600
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$12,400/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$37,200/yr	+$4,700
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$16,200/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$19,100/yr	+$600
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$22,900/yr	+$700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Hayward saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.