Private School Cost: Allentown vs Boston
Allentown averages $23,800/year less for private school (183% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $309,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Allentown is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $8,300/year on the low end.
Allentown
PA
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Boston
MA
$36,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allentown | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,000/yr | $36,800/yr | -$23,800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,300/yr | $18,500/yr | -$10,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $30,200/yr | $56,000/yr | -$25,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $30,000/yr | -$18,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,000/yr | $36,800/yr | -$23,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,600/yr | $46,000/yr | -$30,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allentown
$169,000
Boston
$478,400
Choosing Allentown saves $309,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $618,800.
Sample Schools
Allentown
Lehigh Valley Academy (Allentown)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800-$13,400/yr
Central Catholic High School (Allentown)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
Boston
Boston Latin School (Exam)
Exam School (Public) · 7–12
Roxbury Latin School
Independent (need-based) · 7–12
Belmont Hill School
Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr
Boston College High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/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.