Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Yonkers?

Jersey City has lower average private school tuition at $20,900/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Jersey City is $4,900/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Jersey City and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Yonkers

Jersey City averages $4,900/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Jersey City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,900/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $13,500/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$25,800/yr	-$4,900
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$14,700/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$54,800/yr	-$10,000
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$21,900/yr	-$4,100
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$25,800/yr	-$4,900
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$31,000/yr	-$5,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Jersey City saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

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

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Full Jersey City breakdown → Full Yonkers 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.