Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Yonkers?

Atlanta has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $10,600/year less, or $137,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Atlanta over Yonkers?

Average tuition in Atlanta is $10,600/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $137,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Atlanta and Yonkers private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Yonkers

Atlanta averages $10,600/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Atlanta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$10,600
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$14,700/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$54,800/yr	-$26,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$21,900/yr	-$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$10,600
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$31,000/yr	-$12,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Atlanta saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.

Sample Schools

Atlanta

The Westminster Schools

Independent · 1–12 · $35,800-$38,400/yr

Pace Academy

Independent · K–12 · $34,200/yr

Lovett School

Independent · K–12 · $33,600/yr

Marist School Atlanta

Catholic · 7–12 · $19,400/yr

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.