Is private school cheaper in Newark or Providence?

Newark has lower average private school tuition at $19,300/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Newark over Providence?

Average tuition in Newark is $2,700/year less than Providence. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $12,400/year in Providence.

How do Newark and Providence private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average). Providence averages $22,000/year ($9,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Providence

Newark averages $2,700/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Newark is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,300/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Lower cost

Providence

$22,000

avg tuition/year

$9,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Providence	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$22,000/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$12,400/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$36,000/yr	+$5,200
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$18,000/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$22,000/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$27,500/yr	-$4,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Providence

$286,000

Choosing Newark saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Providence

Moses Brown School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

Wheeler School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Providence Country Day School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,800/yr

La Salle Academy (Providence)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.