Is private school cheaper in Frisco or Hayward?

Frisco has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $6,300/year less, or $81,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Frisco over Hayward?

Average tuition in Frisco is $6,300/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $81,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Frisco, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Frisco and Hayward private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Frisco averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Frisco vs Hayward

Frisco averages $6,300/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $81,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Frisco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Frisco

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frisco	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$19,100/yr	-$6,300
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,700
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$37,200/yr	-$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$16,200/yr	-$5,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$19,100/yr	-$6,300
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$22,900/yr	-$7,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frisco

$166,400

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Frisco saves $81,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $163,800.

Sample Schools

Frisco

Frisco Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

The Covenant School (Frisco)

Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.