Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Sunnyvale?

Hayward has lower average private school tuition at $19,100/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Hayward is $2,500/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Hayward and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Sunnyvale

Hayward averages $2,500/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Hayward is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,100/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$21,600/yr	-$2,500
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$14,100/yr	-$1,700
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$42,100/yr	-$4,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$18,400/yr	-$2,200
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$21,600/yr	-$2,500
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$25,900/yr	-$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Hayward saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

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

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/yr

Full Hayward breakdown → Full Sunnyvale breakdown →

California private school costs

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.