Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Stamford?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $19,500/year less, or $253,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $19,500/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $253,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Ann Arbor and Stamford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Stamford

Ann Arbor averages $19,500/year less for private school (188% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $253,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Ann Arbor is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$29,900/yr	-$19,500
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$16,500/yr	-$9,300
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$59,500/yr	-$37,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$25,400/yr	-$16,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$29,900/yr	-$19,500
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$35,900/yr	-$23,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Ann Arbor saves $253,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $507,000.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.