Is private school cheaper in Los Angeles or Syracuse?

Syracuse has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. That's $8,300/year less, or $107,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Syracuse over Los Angeles?

Average tuition in Syracuse is $8,300/year less than Los Angeles. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $107,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Los Angeles, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Los Angeles and Syracuse private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Los Angeles averages $26,800/year ($14,450 above average). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Los Angeles vs Syracuse

Syracuse averages $8,300/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $107,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Syracuse is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. Religious schools run $10,600/year on the low end.

Los Angeles

$26,800

avg tuition/year

$14,450 above national avg

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Los Angeles	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$26,800/yr	$18,500/yr	+$8,300
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$10,600/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$42,000/yr	$39,400/yr	+$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$22,000/yr	$15,700/yr	+$6,300
Middle School (6-8)	$26,800/yr	$18,500/yr	+$8,300
High School (9-12)	$32,000/yr	$22,200/yr	+$9,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Los Angeles

$348,400

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Syracuse saves $107,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $215,800.

Sample Schools

Los Angeles

Harvard-Westlake School

Independent · 7–12 · $47,890/yr

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

Independent · K–12 · $44,370/yr

Marlborough School

Independent · 7–12 · $44,800/yr

St. Monica Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.