Is private school cheaper in Modesto or Yonkers?

Modesto has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $11,400/year less, or $148,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Modesto is $11,400/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $148,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Modesto, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Modesto and Yonkers private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Modesto averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Modesto vs Yonkers

Modesto averages $11,400/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $148,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Modesto is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Modesto

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Modesto	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$11,400
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$14,700/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$54,800/yr	-$26,700
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$21,900/yr	-$9,700
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$11,400
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$31,000/yr	-$13,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Modesto

$187,200

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Modesto saves $148,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $296,400.

Sample Schools

Modesto

Central Catholic High School (Modesto)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Modesto Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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

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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.