Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Hartford?

Elk Grove has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. That's $11,500/year less, or $149,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Elk Grove over Hartford?

Average tuition in Elk Grove is $11,500/year less than Hartford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $149,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $15,800/year in Hartford.

How do Elk Grove and Hartford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Hartford averages $28,000/year ($15,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Hartford

Elk Grove averages $11,500/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $149,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Elk Grove is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Hartford

$28,000

avg tuition/year

$15,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Hartford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$28,000/yr	-$11,500
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$15,800/yr	-$5,100
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$44,500/yr	-$12,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$22,800/yr	-$8,800
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$28,000/yr	-$11,500
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$35,000/yr	-$15,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Hartford

$364,000

Choosing Elk Grove saves $149,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $299,000.

Sample Schools

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Hartford

Kingswood Oxford School

Independent · 6–12 · $44,800-$47,200/yr

Loomis Chaffee School

Independent (Day) · 9–12 · $48,200/yr

Watkinson School

Independent · 6–12 · $36,800/yr

Northwest Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.