Private School Cost: San Diego vs Yonkers
San Diego averages $4,600/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.
Bottom Line
San Diego is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $21,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $11,500/year on the low end.
San Diego
CA
$21,200
avg tuition/year
Yonkers
NY
$25,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | San Diego | Yonkers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $21,200/yr | $25,800/yr | -$4,600 |
| Religious Schools | $11,500/yr | $14,700/yr | -$3,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $36,500/yr | $54,800/yr | -$18,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $17,500/yr | $21,900/yr | -$4,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $21,200/yr | $25,800/yr | -$4,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $26,000/yr | $31,000/yr | -$5,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
San Diego
$275,600
Yonkers
$335,400
Choosing San Diego saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.
Sample Schools
San Diego
Bishop's School
Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr
La Jolla Country Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $38,800-$41,200/yr
Francis Parker School
Independent · K–12 · $36,400-$38,800/yr
Cathedral Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $19,800/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.