Is private school cheaper in Salem or Syracuse?

Salem has lower average private school tuition at $12,400/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $6,100/year less, or $79,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Salem over Syracuse?

Average tuition in Salem is $6,100/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $79,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,400/year in Salem, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Salem and Syracuse private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Salem averages $12,400/year ($50 above average). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Salem vs Syracuse

Salem averages $6,100/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $79,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Salem is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.

Salem

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Salem	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,100
Religious Schools	$8,400/yr	$10,600/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$39,400/yr	-$14,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,500/yr	$15,700/yr	-$5,200
Middle School (6-8)	$12,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,100
High School (9-12)	$14,900/yr	$22,200/yr	-$7,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Salem

$161,200

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Salem saves $79,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $158,600.

Sample Schools

Salem

Salem Academy (OR)

Christian · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Blanchet Catholic School (Salem)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.