Is private school cheaper in Irving or Stamford?

Irving has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $17,900/year less, or $232,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Irving over Stamford?

Average tuition in Irving is $17,900/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $232,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Irving, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Irving and Stamford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Irving averages $12,000/year ($350 below average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Irving vs Stamford

Irving averages $17,900/year less for private school (149% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $232,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Irving

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Irving	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,000/yr	$29,900/yr	-$17,900
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$16,500/yr	-$8,300
Independent/Prep	$25,400/yr	$59,500/yr	-$34,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$25,400/yr	-$15,200
Middle School (6-8)	$12,000/yr	$29,900/yr	-$17,900
High School (9-12)	$14,400/yr	$35,900/yr	-$21,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Irving

$156,000

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Irving saves $232,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $465,400.

Sample Schools

Irving

Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)

Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Cistercian Preparatory School

Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.