Is private school cheaper in Sacramento or Yonkers?

Sacramento has lower average private school tuition at $16,000/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $9,800/year less, or $127,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sacramento is $9,800/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $127,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,800/year in Sacramento, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sacramento averages $16,000/year ($3,650 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Sacramento vs Yonkers

Sacramento averages $9,800/year less for private school (61% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $127,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Sacramento is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,000/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $9,800/year on the low end.

Sacramento

$16,000

avg tuition/year

$3,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sacramento	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,000/yr	$25,800/yr	-$9,800
Religious Schools	$9,800/yr	$14,700/yr	-$4,900
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$54,800/yr	-$26,300
Elementary (K-5)	$13,000/yr	$21,900/yr	-$8,900
Middle School (6-8)	$16,000/yr	$25,800/yr	-$9,800
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$31,000/yr	-$11,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sacramento

$208,000

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Sacramento saves $127,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $254,800.

Sample Schools

Sacramento

Sacramento Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

St. Francis High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/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.