Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Yonkers?

Centennial has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $12,100/year less, or $157,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Centennial over Yonkers?

Average tuition in Centennial is $12,100/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $157,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Centennial and Yonkers private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Centennial averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Yonkers

Centennial averages $12,100/year less for private school (88% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $157,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Centennial is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $8,900/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$25,800/yr	-$12,100
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$14,700/yr	-$5,800
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$54,800/yr	-$27,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$21,900/yr	-$10,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$25,800/yr	-$12,100
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$31,000/yr	-$14,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Centennial saves $157,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $314,600.

Sample Schools

Centennial

Arapahoe Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Cherry Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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

Full Centennial breakdown → Full Yonkers breakdown →

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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.