Is private school cheaper in Frisco or New Haven?

Frisco has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $9,600/year less, or $124,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frisco is $9,600/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $124,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Frisco, $12,400/year in New Haven.

How do Frisco and New Haven 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). New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Frisco vs New Haven

Frisco averages $9,600/year less for private school (75% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $124,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Frisco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Frisco

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frisco	New Haven	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$22,400/yr	-$9,600
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,700
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$44,600/yr	-$17,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$19,000/yr	-$8,100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$22,400/yr	-$9,600
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$26,900/yr	-$11,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frisco

$166,400

New Haven

$291,200

Choosing Frisco saves $124,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $249,600.

Sample Schools

Frisco

Frisco Christian School

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

The Covenant School (Frisco)

Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Full Frisco breakdown → Full New Haven 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.