Is private school cheaper in Albany or Stamford?

Albany has lower average private school tuition at $19,700/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $10,200/year less, or $132,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Albany is $10,200/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $132,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Albany and Stamford 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). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Stamford

Albany averages $10,200/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $132,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Albany is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,700/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$29,900/yr	-$10,200
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$16,500/yr	-$5,200
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$59,500/yr	-$17,600
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$25,400/yr	-$8,700
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$29,900/yr	-$10,200
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$35,900/yr	-$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Albany saves $132,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $265,200.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.