Is private school cheaper in Beaumont or Paterson?

Beaumont has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. That's $8,000/year less, or $104,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Beaumont is $8,000/year less than Paterson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $104,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Beaumont, $11,700/year in Paterson.

How do Beaumont and Paterson 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). Paterson averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Paterson

Beaumont averages $8,000/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $104,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Beaumont

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Paterson

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Beaumont	Paterson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$18,100/yr	-$8,000
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$11,700/yr	-$4,800
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$38,700/yr	-$17,400
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$15,400/yr	-$6,800
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$18,100/yr	-$8,000
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$21,700/yr	-$9,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Beaumont

$131,300

Paterson

$235,300

Choosing Beaumont saves $104,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $208,000.

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

Paterson

Paramus Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

St. Philip the Apostle School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/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.