Is private school cheaper in Albany or Rockford?

Rockford has lower average private school tuition at $10,900/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $8,800/year less, or $114,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rockford is $8,800/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $114,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $6,900/year in Rockford.

How do Albany and Rockford 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). Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Rockford

Rockford averages $8,800/year less for private school (81% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $114,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Rockford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,900/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Rockford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$10,900/yr	+$8,800
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$6,900/yr	+$4,400
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$25,100/yr	+$16,800
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$9,300/yr	+$7,400
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$10,900/yr	+$8,800
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$13,100/yr	+$10,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Rockford

$141,700

Choosing Rockford saves $114,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $228,800.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $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.