Private School Cost: Hartford vs Stamford
Hartford averages $1,900/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Hartford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $28,000/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $15,800/year on the low end.
Hartford
CT
$28,000
avg tuition/year
Stamford
CT
$29,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Hartford | Stamford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $28,000/yr | $29,900/yr | -$1,900 |
| Religious Schools | $15,800/yr | $16,500/yr | -$700 |
| Independent/Prep | $44,500/yr | $59,500/yr | -$15,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $22,800/yr | $25,400/yr | -$2,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $28,000/yr | $29,900/yr | -$1,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $35,000/yr | $35,900/yr | -$900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Hartford
$364,000
Stamford
$388,700
Choosing Hartford saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.
Sample Schools
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
Stamford
King School (Stamford)
Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr
Bi-Cultural Day School
Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/yr
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.