Is private school cheaper in Fresno or Stamford?

Fresno has lower average private school tuition at $10,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $19,400/year less, or $252,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fresno over Stamford?

Average tuition in Fresno is $19,400/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $252,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Fresno, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Fresno and Stamford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fresno averages $10,500/year ($1,850 below average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Fresno vs Stamford

Fresno averages $19,400/year less for private school (185% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $252,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Fresno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Fresno

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fresno	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,500/yr	$29,900/yr	-$19,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$16,500/yr	-$9,500
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$59,500/yr	-$40,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$25,400/yr	-$16,800
Middle School (6-8)	$10,500/yr	$29,900/yr	-$19,400
High School (9-12)	$12,900/yr	$35,900/yr	-$23,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fresno

$136,500

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Fresno saves $252,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $504,400.

Sample Schools

Fresno

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$10,800/yr

Central High School (Fresno) (Catholic)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Bullard Talent School

Magnet (Free) · K–8

Fresno Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,400/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/yr

Full Fresno breakdown → Full Stamford 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.