Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Worcester?

New Haven has lower average private school tuition at $22,400/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Haven is $1,200/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do New Haven and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Worcester

New Haven averages $1,200/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

New Haven is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $22,400/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$23,600/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$12,800/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$48,100/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$20,100/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$23,600/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$28,300/yr	-$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing New Haven saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full New Haven breakdown → Full Worcester breakdown →

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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.