Is private school cheaper in Phoenix or Waterbury?

Phoenix has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $7,100/year less, or $92,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Phoenix over Waterbury?

Average tuition in Phoenix is $7,100/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $92,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Phoenix, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Phoenix and Waterbury private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Phoenix vs Waterbury

Phoenix averages $7,100/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $92,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Phoenix is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Phoenix	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$20,500/yr	-$7,100
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$11,300/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$40,800/yr	-$16,300
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$17,400/yr	-$6,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$20,500/yr	-$7,100
High School (9-12)	$16,500/yr	$24,600/yr	-$8,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Phoenix

$174,200

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Phoenix saves $92,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $184,600.

Sample Schools

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.