Is private school cheaper in Beaumont or Hayward?

Beaumont has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $9,000/year less, or $117,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Beaumont over Hayward?

Average tuition in Beaumont is $9,000/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $117,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Beaumont, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Beaumont and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Beaumont averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Hayward

Beaumont averages $9,000/year less for private school (89% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $117,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Beaumont

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Beaumont	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$19,100/yr	-$9,000
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$12,400/yr	-$5,500
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$37,200/yr	-$15,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$16,200/yr	-$7,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$19,100/yr	-$9,000
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$22,900/yr	-$10,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Beaumont

$131,300

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Beaumont saves $117,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $234,000.

Sample Schools

Beaumont

Kelly Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.