Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Hartford?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. That's $16,200/year less, or $210,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cincinnati over Hartford?

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $16,200/year less than Hartford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $210,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $15,800/year in Hartford.

How do Cincinnati and Hartford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cincinnati averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Hartford averages $28,000/year ($15,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Hartford

Cincinnati averages $16,200/year less for private school (137% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $210,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Hartford

$28,000

avg tuition/year

$15,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Hartford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$28,000/yr	-$16,200
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$15,800/yr	-$8,200
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$44,500/yr	-$22,500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$22,800/yr	-$13,200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$28,000/yr	-$16,200
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$35,000/yr	-$20,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Hartford

$364,000

Choosing Cincinnati saves $210,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $421,200.

Sample Schools

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Seven Hills School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Moeller High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Elder High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Hartford

Kingswood Oxford School

Independent · 6–12 · $44,800-$47,200/yr

Loomis Chaffee School

Independent (Day) · 9–12 · $48,200/yr

Watkinson School

Independent · 6–12 · $36,800/yr

Northwest Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.