Is private school cheaper in Elgin or Yonkers?

Elgin has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $14,100/year less, or $183,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Elgin over Yonkers?

Average tuition in Elgin is $14,100/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $183,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Elgin, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Elgin and Yonkers private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elgin averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Elgin vs Yonkers

Elgin averages $14,100/year less for private school (121% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $183,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Elgin is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elgin	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$25,800/yr	-$14,100
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$14,700/yr	-$7,300
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$54,800/yr	-$27,700
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$21,900/yr	-$12,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$25,800/yr	-$14,100
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$31,000/yr	-$17,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elgin

$152,100

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Elgin saves $183,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $366,600.

Sample Schools

Elgin

Timothy Christian Schools (Elgin)

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$13,800/yr

St. Edward Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Full Elgin breakdown → Full Yonkers breakdown →

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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.