Is private school cheaper in Honolulu or Manchester?

Manchester has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Manchester over Honolulu?

Average tuition in Manchester is $2,000/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Honolulu, $10,400/year in Manchester.

How do Honolulu and Manchester private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average). Manchester averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Honolulu vs Manchester

Manchester averages $2,000/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Manchester is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $10,400/year on the low end.

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Manchester

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Honolulu	Manchester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,200/yr	$18,200/yr	+$2,000
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$10,400/yr	+$2,500
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$39,300/yr	-$1,700
Elementary (K-5)	$17,200/yr	$15,500/yr	+$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$20,200/yr	$18,200/yr	+$2,000
High School (9-12)	$24,200/yr	$21,800/yr	+$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Honolulu

$262,600

Manchester

$236,600

Choosing Manchester saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

Sample Schools

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Manchester

Manchester Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Derryfield School (Manchester NH)

Independent · 6–12 · $27,400/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.