Is private school cheaper in Paterson or Yonkers?

Paterson has lower average private school tuition at $18,100/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $7,700/year less, or $100,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Paterson is $7,700/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $100,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,700/year in Paterson, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Paterson averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Paterson vs Yonkers

Paterson averages $7,700/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $100,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Paterson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,100/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $11,700/year on the low end.

Paterson

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Paterson	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,100/yr	$25,800/yr	-$7,700
Religious Schools	$11,700/yr	$14,700/yr	-$3,000
Independent/Prep	$38,700/yr	$54,800/yr	-$16,100
Elementary (K-5)	$15,400/yr	$21,900/yr	-$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,100/yr	$25,800/yr	-$7,700
High School (9-12)	$21,700/yr	$31,000/yr	-$9,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Paterson

$235,300

Yonkers

$335,400

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

Sample Schools

Paterson

Paramus Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

St. Philip the Apostle School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/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.