Is private school cheaper in Memphis or Stamford?

Memphis has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $19,100/year less, or $248,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Memphis over Stamford?

Average tuition in Memphis is $19,100/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $248,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Memphis, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Memphis and Stamford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Memphis averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Memphis vs Stamford

Memphis averages $19,100/year less for private school (177% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $248,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Memphis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Memphis

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Memphis	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$19,100
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$16,500/yr	-$9,300
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$59,500/yr	-$39,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$25,400/yr	-$16,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$19,100
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$35,900/yr	-$22,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Memphis

$140,400

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Memphis saves $248,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $496,600.

Sample Schools

Memphis

Hutchison School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Memphis University School

Independent · 7–12 · $18,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Agnes Academy (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.