Is private school cheaper in Albany or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $8,600/year less, or $111,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $8,600/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $111,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Albany and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Springfield

Springfield averages $8,600/year less for private school (77% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $111,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/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

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$11,100/yr	+$8,600
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,300
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$25,700/yr	+$16,200
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$9,400/yr	+$7,300
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$11,100/yr	+$8,600
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$13,300/yr	+$10,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Springfield saves $111,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $223,600.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.