Is private school cheaper in Albany or Mesa?

Mesa has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $10,300/year less, or $133,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Mesa is $10,300/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $133,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $7,000/year in Mesa.

How do Albany and Mesa 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). Mesa averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Mesa

Mesa averages $10,300/year less for private school (110% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $133,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Mesa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Mesa

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Mesa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$9,400/yr	+$10,300
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,300
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$18,000/yr	+$23,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$8,000/yr	+$8,700
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$9,400/yr	+$10,300
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$11,300/yr	+$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Mesa

$122,200

Choosing Mesa saves $133,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $267,800.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Mesa

Gilbert Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/yr

Mesa Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/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.