Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs New Haven
Cincinnati averages $10,600/year less for private school (90% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Cincinnati
OH
$11,800
avg tuition/year
New Haven
CT
$22,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cincinnati | New Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,800/yr | $22,400/yr | -$10,600 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $12,400/yr | -$4,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,000/yr | $44,600/yr | -$22,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,600/yr | $19,000/yr | -$9,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,800/yr | $22,400/yr | -$10,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,600/yr | $26,900/yr | -$12,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cincinnati
$153,400
New Haven
$291,200
Choosing Cincinnati saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.
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
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.