Is private school cheaper in San Antonio or Syracuse?

San Antonio has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $7,300/year less, or $94,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in San Antonio is $7,300/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $94,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in San Antonio, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Antonio averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: San Antonio vs Syracuse

San Antonio averages $7,300/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $94,900 per child.

Bottom Line

San Antonio is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

San Antonio

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Antonio	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$7,300
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$10,600/yr	-$3,000
Independent/Prep	$21,000/yr	$39,400/yr	-$18,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,200/yr	$15,700/yr	-$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$7,300
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$22,200/yr	-$8,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Antonio

$145,600

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing San Antonio saves $94,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $189,800.

Sample Schools

San Antonio

Keystone School (San Antonio)

Independent · PK–12 · $21,200-$23,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (San Antonio)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Providence Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

Antonian College Preparatory

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.