Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Midland?

Midland has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $7,600/year less, or $98,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Midland is $7,600/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $98,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $7,800/year in Midland.

How do Hayward and Midland 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). Midland averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Midland

Midland averages $7,600/year less for private school (66% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $98,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Midland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Midland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$11,500/yr	+$7,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,800/yr	+$4,600
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$24,200/yr	+$13,000
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$9,800/yr	+$6,400
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$11,500/yr	+$7,600
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$13,800/yr	+$9,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Midland

$149,500

Choosing Midland saves $98,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $197,600.

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

Midland

Trinity School (Midland)

Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr

Midland Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/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.