Private School Cost: Louisville vs Yonkers
Louisville averages $14,300/year less for private school (124% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $185,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Louisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.
Louisville
KY
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Yonkers
NY
$25,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Louisville | Yonkers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $25,800/yr | -$14,300 |
| Religious Schools | $7,800/yr | $14,700/yr | -$6,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $54,800/yr | -$33,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $21,900/yr | -$12,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $25,800/yr | -$14,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $31,000/yr | -$16,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Louisville
$149,500
Yonkers
$335,400
Choosing Louisville saves $185,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $371,800.
Sample Schools
Louisville
Louisville Collegiate School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr
Bellarmine University Prep (Affiliated)
Reference · N/A
Male High School (Public Magnet)
Magnet (Free) · 9–12
Trinity High School (Louisville)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/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
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.