Is private school cheaper in Newark or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $8,200/year less, or $106,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $8,200/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $106,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Newark and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Springfield

Springfield averages $8,200/year less for private school (74% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $106,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$11,100/yr	+$8,200
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$5,400
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$25,700/yr	+$15,500
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$9,400/yr	+$7,000
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$11,100/yr	+$8,200
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$13,300/yr	+$9,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Springfield saves $106,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $213,200.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.