Private School Cost: Manchester vs Washington DC
Manchester averages $10,200/year less for private school (56% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $132,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Manchester is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $10,400/year on the low end.
Manchester
NH
$18,200
avg tuition/year
Washington DC
DC
$28,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Manchester | Washington DC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,200/yr | $28,400/yr | -$10,200 |
| Religious Schools | $10,400/yr | $15,200/yr | -$4,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $39,300/yr | $46,000/yr | -$6,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,500/yr | $23,000/yr | -$7,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,200/yr | $28,400/yr | -$10,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,800/yr | $35,500/yr | -$13,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Manchester
$236,600
Washington DC
$369,200
Choosing Manchester saves $132,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $265,200.
Sample Schools
Manchester
Manchester Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Derryfield School (Manchester NH)
Independent · 6–12 · $27,400/yr
Washington DC
Sidwell Friends School
Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr
Georgetown Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr
National Cathedral School
Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr
Gonzaga College High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.