Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Worcester?

Jersey City has lower average private school tuition at $20,900/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Jersey City is $2,700/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Jersey City and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Worcester

Jersey City averages $2,700/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Jersey City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,900/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $12,800/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$23,600/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$12,800/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$48,100/yr	-$3,300
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$20,100/yr	-$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$23,600/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$28,300/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Jersey City saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

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

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Jersey City breakdown → Full Worcester 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.