Is private school cheaper in Cheyenne or New York City?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $30,600/year less, or $397,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cheyenne over New York City?

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $30,600/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $397,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Cheyenne, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Cheyenne and New York City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs New York City

Cheyenne averages $30,600/year less for private school (387% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $397,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cheyenne	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$38,500/yr	-$30,600
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$17,500/yr	-$12,000
Independent/Prep	$15,200/yr	$58,000/yr	-$42,800
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$32,000/yr	-$25,300
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$38,500/yr	-$30,600
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$48,000/yr	-$38,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cheyenne

$102,700

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Cheyenne saves $397,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $795,600.

Sample Schools

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.