Is private school cheaper in Amarillo or New York City?

Amarillo has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $28,400/year less, or $369,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Amarillo over New York City?

Average tuition in Amarillo is $28,400/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $369,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Amarillo, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Amarillo and New York City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Amarillo averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Amarillo vs New York City

Amarillo averages $28,400/year less for private school (281% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $369,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Amarillo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Amarillo

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Amarillo	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$38,500/yr	-$28,400
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$17,500/yr	-$10,600
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$58,000/yr	-$36,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$32,000/yr	-$23,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$38,500/yr	-$28,400
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$48,000/yr	-$35,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Amarillo

$131,300

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Amarillo saves $369,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $738,400.

Sample Schools

Amarillo

Amarillo Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Mary's Academy (Amarillo)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/yr

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.