Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Lowell?

Hayward has lower average private school tuition at $19,100/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. That's $4,500/year less, or $58,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Hayward is $4,500/year less than Lowell. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $58,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $12,800/year in Lowell.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average). Lowell averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Lowell

Hayward averages $4,500/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $58,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Hayward is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,100/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Lowell

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Lowell	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$23,600/yr	-$4,500
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$12,800/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$48,100/yr	-$10,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$20,100/yr	-$3,900
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$23,600/yr	-$4,500
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$28,300/yr	-$5,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Lowell

$306,800

Choosing Hayward saves $58,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $117,000.

Sample Schools

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/yr

Lowell

Lowell Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

St. Michael Academy (Lowell)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Full Hayward breakdown → Full Lowell 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.