Is private school cheaper in Dayton or Hayward?

Dayton has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $11,000/year less, or $143,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Dayton over Hayward?

Average tuition in Dayton is $11,000/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $143,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Dayton, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Dayton and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Dayton averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Dayton vs Hayward

Dayton averages $11,000/year less for private school (136% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $143,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Dayton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Dayton

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dayton	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$19,100/yr	-$11,000
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$12,400/yr	-$6,700
Independent/Prep	$18,700/yr	$37,200/yr	-$18,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$16,200/yr	-$9,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$19,100/yr	-$11,000
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$22,900/yr	-$13,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dayton

$105,300

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Dayton saves $143,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $286,000.

Sample Schools

Dayton

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Dayton Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.