Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Yonkers?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $15,400/year less, or $200,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oklahoma City over Yonkers?

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $15,400/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $200,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Oklahoma City and Yonkers private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Yonkers

Oklahoma City averages $15,400/year less for private school (148% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $200,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$15,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$14,700/yr	-$7,700
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$54,800/yr	-$35,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$21,900/yr	-$13,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$15,400
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$31,000/yr	-$18,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $200,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $400,400.

Sample Schools

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/yr

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.