Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Topeka?

Topeka has lower average private school tuition at $6,900/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $15,500/year less, or $201,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Topeka is $15,500/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $201,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $4,800/year in Topeka.

How do New Haven and Topeka 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). Topeka averages $6,900/year ($5,450 below average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Topeka

Topeka averages $15,500/year less for private school (225% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $201,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Topeka is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,900/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Topeka

$6,900

avg tuition/year

$5,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Topeka	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$6,900/yr	+$15,500
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$4,800/yr	+$7,600
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$14,300/yr	+$30,300
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$5,900/yr	+$13,100
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$6,900/yr	+$15,500
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$8,300/yr	+$18,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Topeka

$89,700

Choosing Topeka saves $201,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $403,000.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Topeka

Topeka Collegiate School

Independent · K–8 · $12,400/yr

Hayden Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,400/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.