Private School Cost: Albany vs Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach averages $6,500/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $84,500 per child.
Bottom Line
Virginia Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,200/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
Albany
NY
$19,700
avg tuition/year
Virginia Beach
VA
$13,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Albany | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $19,700/yr | $13,200/yr | +$6,500 |
| Religious Schools | $11,300/yr | $8,600/yr | +$2,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $41,900/yr | $24,500/yr | +$17,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $16,700/yr | $10,800/yr | +$5,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $19,700/yr | $13,200/yr | +$6,500 |
| High School (9-12) | $23,600/yr | $16,200/yr | +$7,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Albany
$256,100
Virginia Beach
$171,600
Choosing Virginia Beach saves $84,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $169,000.
Sample Schools
Albany
Albany Academy (NY)
Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr
Vincentian Institute
Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr
Virginia Beach
Norfolk Academy
Independent · 1–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr
Cape Henry Collegiate School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Kellam High School (Public)
Public (Reference) · 9–12
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.