Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Waterbury?

Elk Grove has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $4,000/year less, or $52,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Elk Grove is $4,000/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $52,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Elk Grove and Waterbury 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). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Waterbury

Elk Grove averages $4,000/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $52,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Elk Grove is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$4,000
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$11,300/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$40,800/yr	-$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$17,400/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$4,000
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$24,600/yr	-$4,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Elk Grove saves $52,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $104,000.

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

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.