Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Sacramento?

Sacramento has lower average private school tuition at $16,000/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $6,400/year less, or $83,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Sacramento over New Haven?

Average tuition in Sacramento is $6,400/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $83,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $9,800/year in Sacramento.

How do New Haven and Sacramento private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average). Sacramento averages $16,000/year ($3,650 above average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Sacramento

Sacramento averages $6,400/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $83,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Sacramento is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,000/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $9,800/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Sacramento

$16,000

avg tuition/year

$3,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Sacramento	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$16,000/yr	+$6,400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$9,800/yr	+$2,600
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$28,500/yr	+$16,100
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$13,000/yr	+$6,000
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$16,000/yr	+$6,400
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$19,800/yr	+$7,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Sacramento

$208,000

Choosing Sacramento saves $83,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $166,400.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Sacramento

Sacramento Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

St. Francis High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/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.