Is private school cheaper in Boulder or New Haven?

Boulder has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $7,200/year less, or $93,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Boulder over New Haven?

Average tuition in Boulder is $7,200/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $93,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $12,400/year in New Haven.

How do Boulder and New Haven private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boulder averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs New Haven

Boulder averages $7,200/year less for private school (47% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $93,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Boulder is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $9,900/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	New Haven	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$22,400/yr	-$7,200
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$12,400/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$44,600/yr	-$14,700
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$19,000/yr	-$6,100
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$22,400/yr	-$7,200
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$26,900/yr	-$8,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

New Haven

$291,200

Choosing Boulder saves $93,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $187,200.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/yr

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.