Is private school cheaper in Honolulu or Waterbury?

Honolulu has lower average private school tuition at $20,200/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Honolulu is $300/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Honolulu, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Honolulu and Waterbury 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). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Honolulu vs Waterbury

Honolulu averages $300/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Honolulu is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,200/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Honolulu	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$11,300/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$40,800/yr	-$3,200
Elementary (K-5)	$17,200/yr	$17,400/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$20,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$24,200/yr	$24,600/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Honolulu

$262,600

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Honolulu saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

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

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Full Honolulu breakdown → Full Waterbury breakdown →

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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.