Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Stamford?

Alexandria has lower average private school tuition at $18,800/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $11,100/year less, or $144,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Alexandria is $11,100/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $144,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $16,500/year in Stamford.

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

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Stamford

Alexandria averages $11,100/year less for private school (59% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $144,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Alexandria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,800/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $12,900/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$11,100
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$16,500/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$59,500/yr	-$21,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$25,400/yr	-$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$11,100
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$35,900/yr	-$13,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Alexandria saves $144,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $288,600.

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

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.