Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Syracuse?

Syracuse has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Syracuse is $600/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Hayward and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Syracuse

Syracuse averages $600/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Syracuse is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $10,600/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$18,500/yr	+$600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$10,600/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$39,400/yr	-$2,200
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$15,700/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$18,500/yr	+$600
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$22,200/yr	+$700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Syracuse saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.