Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Yonkers?

Boulder 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 Boulder over Yonkers?

Average tuition in Boulder 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: $9,900/year in Boulder, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Boulder and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Yonkers

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

Bottom Line

Boulder is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $9,900/year on the low end.

Boulder

$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	Boulder	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$10,600
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$14,700/yr	-$4,800
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$54,800/yr	-$24,900
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$21,900/yr	-$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$10,600
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$31,000/yr	-$12,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Yonkers

$335,400

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

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/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.