Is private school cheaper in Providence or Yonkers?

Providence has lower average private school tuition at $22,000/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Providence is $3,800/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Providence, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Providence averages $22,000/year ($9,650 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Providence vs Yonkers

Providence averages $3,800/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Providence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $22,000/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Providence

$22,000

avg tuition/year

$9,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Providence	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,000/yr	$25,800/yr	-$3,800
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$14,700/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$36,000/yr	$54,800/yr	-$18,800
Elementary (K-5)	$18,000/yr	$21,900/yr	-$3,900
Middle School (6-8)	$22,000/yr	$25,800/yr	-$3,800
High School (9-12)	$27,500/yr	$31,000/yr	-$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Providence

$286,000

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Providence saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

Sample Schools

Providence

Moses Brown School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

Wheeler School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Providence Country Day School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,800/yr

La Salle Academy (Providence)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.