Is private school cheaper in Montgomery or Scranton?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $12,200/year in Scranton. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Montgomery over Scranton?

Average tuition in Montgomery is $4,800/year less than Scranton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Montgomery, $7,800/year in Scranton.

How do Montgomery and Scranton private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Scranton averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Montgomery vs Scranton

Montgomery averages $4,800/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $12,200/year in Scranton. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Scranton

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Montgomery	Scranton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,800
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$7,800/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$15,100/yr	$28,300/yr	-$13,200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$10,400/yr	-$4,100
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,800
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$14,600/yr	-$5,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Montgomery

$96,200

Scranton

$158,600

Choosing Montgomery saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Scranton

Holy Cross High School (Dunmore)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Wyoming Seminary

Independent · 9–12 · $36,800-$42,000/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.