Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $13,700/year less, or $178,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lincoln over Jersey City?

Average tuition in Lincoln is $13,700/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $178,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Jersey City and Lincoln private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $13,700/year less for private school (190% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $178,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$13,700
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$5,000/yr	+$8,500
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$15,600/yr	+$29,200
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$6,100/yr	+$11,700
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$13,700
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$8,600/yr	+$16,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $178,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $356,200.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.