Is private school cheaper in Albany or Yonkers?

Albany has lower average private school tuition at $19,700/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $6,100/year less, or $79,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Albany is $6,100/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $79,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Albany and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Yonkers

Albany averages $6,100/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $79,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Albany is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,700/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$25,800/yr	-$6,100
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$14,700/yr	-$3,400
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$54,800/yr	-$12,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$21,900/yr	-$5,200
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$25,800/yr	-$6,100
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$31,000/yr	-$7,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Albany saves $79,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $158,600.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Full Albany breakdown → Full Yonkers breakdown →

New York private school costs

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.