Is private school cheaper in Albany or Worcester?

Albany has lower average private school tuition at $19,700/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Albany is $3,900/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Albany and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Worcester

Albany averages $3,900/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Albany is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,700/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$23,600/yr	-$3,900
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,500
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$48,100/yr	-$6,200
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$23,600/yr	-$3,900
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$28,300/yr	-$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Albany saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Albany breakdown → Full Worcester breakdown →

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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.