Is private school cheaper in Clarksville or Waterbury?

Clarksville has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $10,900/year less, or $141,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Clarksville over Waterbury?

Average tuition in Clarksville is $10,900/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $141,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Clarksville, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Clarksville and Waterbury private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clarksville averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Waterbury

Clarksville averages $10,900/year less for private school (114% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $141,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Clarksville

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clarksville	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$20,500/yr	-$10,900
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$4,500
Independent/Prep	$20,300/yr	$40,800/yr	-$20,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$17,400/yr	-$9,200
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$20,500/yr	-$10,900
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$24,600/yr	-$13,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clarksville

$124,800

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Clarksville saves $141,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $283,400.

Sample Schools

Clarksville

New Providence Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

West Creek Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.