Is private school cheaper in Newark or Sunnyvale?

Newark has lower average private school tuition at $19,300/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $2,300/year less, or $29,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Newark is $2,300/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $29,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Newark and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Sunnyvale

Newark averages $2,300/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Newark is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,300/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$21,600/yr	-$2,300
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$14,100/yr	-$1,700
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$42,100/yr	-$900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$18,400/yr	-$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$21,600/yr	-$2,300
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$25,900/yr	-$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Newark saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

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

Full Newark breakdown → Full Sunnyvale 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.