Private School Cost: Montgomery vs New Haven
Montgomery averages $15,000/year less for private school (203% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $195,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Montgomery
AL
$7,400
avg tuition/year
New Haven
CT
$22,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Montgomery | New Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,400/yr | $22,400/yr | -$15,000 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $12,400/yr | -$6,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,100/yr | $44,600/yr | -$29,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,300/yr | $19,000/yr | -$12,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,400/yr | $22,400/yr | -$15,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $8,900/yr | $26,900/yr | -$18,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Montgomery
$96,200
New Haven
$291,200
Choosing Montgomery saves $195,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $390,000.
Sample Schools
Montgomery
Montgomery Academy
Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr
Saint James School (Montgomery)
Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/yr
New Haven
Hopkins School (New Haven)
Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr
Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr
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.