Is private school cheaper in Dayton or Honolulu?

Dayton has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $12,100/year less, or $157,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Dayton is $12,100/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $157,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Dayton, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Dayton and Honolulu 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). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Dayton vs Honolulu

Dayton averages $12,100/year less for private school (149% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $157,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Dayton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Dayton

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dayton	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$20,200/yr	-$12,100
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$12,900/yr	-$7,200
Independent/Prep	$18,700/yr	$37,600/yr	-$18,900
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$20,200/yr	-$12,100
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$24,200/yr	-$14,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dayton

$105,300

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Dayton saves $157,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $314,600.

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

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.