Is private school cheaper in Midland or Waterbury?

Midland has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $9,000/year less, or $117,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Midland over Waterbury?

Average tuition in Midland is $9,000/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $117,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Midland, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Midland and Waterbury private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Midland averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Midland vs Waterbury

Midland averages $9,000/year less for private school (78% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $117,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Midland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Midland	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$9,000
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$3,500
Independent/Prep	$24,200/yr	$40,800/yr	-$16,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,800/yr	$17,400/yr	-$7,600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$9,000
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$24,600/yr	-$10,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Midland

$149,500

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Midland saves $117,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $234,000.

Sample Schools

Midland

Trinity School (Midland)

Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr

Midland Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/yr

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.