Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Yonkers?

Lakewood has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $12,400/year less, or $161,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakewood is $12,400/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $161,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Lakewood and Yonkers private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Yonkers

Lakewood averages $12,400/year less for private school (93% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $161,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakewood is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$12,400
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$14,700/yr	-$6,000
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$54,800/yr	-$28,300
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$21,900/yr	-$10,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$12,400
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$31,000/yr	-$14,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Lakewood saves $161,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $322,400.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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 Lakewood 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.