Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Burlington?

Allentown has lower average private school tuition at $13,000/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Allentown over Burlington?

Average tuition in Allentown is $5,200/year less than Burlington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $11,000/year in Burlington.

How do Allentown and Burlington private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allentown averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Burlington averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Burlington

Allentown averages $5,200/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Allentown is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. Religious schools run $8,300/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lower cost

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Burlington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$18,200/yr	-$5,200
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$11,000/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$39,800/yr	-$9,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$15,500/yr	-$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$18,200/yr	-$5,200
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$21,800/yr	-$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Burlington

$236,600

Choosing Allentown saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

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

Burlington

Rice Memorial High School (Burlington VT)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Champlain Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.