Is private school cheaper in Lafayette or New York City?

Lafayette has lower average private school tuition at $6,200/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $32,300/year less, or $419,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lafayette over New York City?

Average tuition in Lafayette is $32,300/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $419,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,600/year in Lafayette, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Lafayette and New York City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lafayette averages $6,200/year ($6,150 below average). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Lafayette vs New York City

Lafayette averages $32,300/year less for private school (521% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $419,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Lafayette is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,200/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $4,600/year on the low end.

Lafayette

$6,200

avg tuition/year

$6,150 below national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lafayette	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,200/yr	$38,500/yr	-$32,300
Religious Schools	$4,600/yr	$17,500/yr	-$12,900
Independent/Prep	$14,900/yr	$58,000/yr	-$43,100
Elementary (K-5)	$5,300/yr	$32,000/yr	-$26,700
Middle School (6-8)	$6,200/yr	$38,500/yr	-$32,300
High School (9-12)	$7,400/yr	$48,000/yr	-$40,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lafayette

$80,600

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Lafayette saves $419,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $839,800.

Sample Schools

Lafayette

Teurlings Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,600/yr

Ascension Episcopal School (Lafayette)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.