Is private school cheaper in Burlington or New Haven?

Burlington has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Burlington is $4,200/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Burlington, $12,400/year in New Haven.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Burlington averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Burlington vs New Haven

Burlington averages $4,200/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Burlington is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Burlington	New Haven	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$22,400/yr	-$4,200
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$12,400/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$39,800/yr	$44,600/yr	-$4,800
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$19,000/yr	-$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$22,400/yr	-$4,200
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$26,900/yr	-$5,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Burlington

$236,600

New Haven

$291,200

Choosing Burlington saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

Sample Schools

Burlington

Rice Memorial High School (Burlington VT)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Champlain Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.