Is private school cheaper in New York City or Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale has lower average private school tuition at $21,600/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $16,900/year less, or $219,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Sunnyvale over New York City?

Average tuition in Sunnyvale is $16,900/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $219,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $17,500/year in New York City, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do New York City and Sunnyvale private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: New York City vs Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale averages $16,900/year less for private school (78% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $219,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Sunnyvale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $21,600/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $14,100/year on the low end.

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New York City	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$38,500/yr	$21,600/yr	+$16,900
Religious Schools	$17,500/yr	$14,100/yr	+$3,400
Independent/Prep	$58,000/yr	$42,100/yr	+$15,900
Elementary (K-5)	$32,000/yr	$18,400/yr	+$13,600
Middle School (6-8)	$38,500/yr	$21,600/yr	+$16,900
High School (9-12)	$48,000/yr	$25,900/yr	+$22,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New York City

$500,500

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Sunnyvale saves $219,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $439,400.

Sample Schools

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/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.