Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Seattle?

Hayward has lower average private school tuition at $19,100/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Hayward is $5,400/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Hayward and Seattle 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). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Seattle

Hayward averages $5,400/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Hayward is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,100/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$24,500/yr	-$5,400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$13,200/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$38,000/yr	-$800
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$20,000/yr	-$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$24,500/yr	-$5,400
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$30,500/yr	-$7,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Hayward saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.