Is private school cheaper in San Jose or Stamford?

San Jose has lower average private school tuition at $25,200/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing San Jose over Stamford?

Average tuition in San Jose is $4,700/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,800/year in San Jose, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do San Jose and Stamford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Jose averages $25,200/year ($12,850 above average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: San Jose vs Stamford

San Jose averages $4,700/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

San Jose is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $25,200/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $13,800/year on the low end.

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Jose	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$25,200/yr	$29,900/yr	-$4,700
Religious Schools	$13,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$40,500/yr	$59,500/yr	-$19,000
Elementary (K-5)	$20,500/yr	$25,400/yr	-$4,900
Middle School (6-8)	$25,200/yr	$29,900/yr	-$4,700
High School (9-12)	$31,200/yr	$35,900/yr	-$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Jose

$327,600

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing San Jose saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

Sample Schools

San Jose

Harker School

Independent · K–12 · $48,200-$51,600/yr

Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Presentation High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,800/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/yr

Full San Jose breakdown → Full Stamford breakdown →

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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.