Is private school cheaper in Allen or Trenton?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Allen over Trenton?

Average tuition in Allen is $4,200/year less than Trenton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $10,800/year in Trenton.

How do Allen and Trenton private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allen averages $12,600/year ($250 above average). Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Trenton

Allen averages $4,200/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Trenton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$16,800/yr	-$4,200
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$10,800/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$35,800/yr	-$9,200
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$14,300/yr	-$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$16,800/yr	-$4,200
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$20,200/yr	-$5,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Trenton

$218,400

Choosing Allen saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

Sample Schools

Allen

Allen Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/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.