Is private school cheaper in Memphis or Yonkers?

Memphis has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $15,000/year less, or $195,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Memphis is $15,000/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $195,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Memphis, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Memphis and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Memphis vs Yonkers

Memphis averages $15,000/year less for private school (139% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $195,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Memphis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Memphis

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Memphis	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$25,800/yr	-$15,000
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$14,700/yr	-$7,500
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$54,800/yr	-$34,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$21,900/yr	-$13,100
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$25,800/yr	-$15,000
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$31,000/yr	-$17,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Memphis

$140,400

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Memphis saves $195,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $390,000.

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

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

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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.