Is private school cheaper in Concord or Springfield?

Concord has lower average private school tuition at $18,000/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. That's $4,500/year less, or $58,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Concord over Springfield?

Average tuition in Concord is $4,500/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $58,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,700/year in Concord, $12,200/year in Springfield.

How do Concord and Springfield private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average). Springfield averages $22,500/year ($10,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Concord vs Springfield

Concord averages $4,500/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $58,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Concord is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,000/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $11,700/year on the low end.

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$22,500

avg tuition/year

$10,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Concord	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,000/yr	$22,500/yr	-$4,500
Religious Schools	$11,700/yr	$12,200/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$45,800/yr	-$10,700
Elementary (K-5)	$15,300/yr	$19,100/yr	-$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$18,000/yr	$22,500/yr	-$4,500
High School (9-12)	$21,600/yr	$27,000/yr	-$5,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Concord

$234,000

Springfield

$292,500

Choosing Concord saves $58,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $117,000.

Sample Schools

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/yr

Springfield

Cathedral High School (Springfield MA)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

The MacDuffie School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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.