Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Hayward?

Alexandria has lower average private school tuition at $18,800/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Alexandria over Hayward?

Average tuition in Alexandria is $300/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Alexandria and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Alexandria averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Hayward

Alexandria averages $300/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Alexandria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,800/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$19,100/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$12,400/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$37,200/yr	+$400
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$16,200/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$19,100/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$22,900/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Alexandria saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Alexandria

Episcopal High School (Alexandria VA)

Independent (Episcopal) · 9–12 · $65,800/yr

Bishop Ireton High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.