Is private school cheaper in San Jose or Yonkers?

San Jose has lower average private school tuition at $25,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in San Jose is $600/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,800/year in San Jose, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do San Jose and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: San Jose vs Yonkers

San Jose averages $600/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

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

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Jose	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$25,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$13,800/yr	$14,700/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$40,500/yr	$54,800/yr	-$14,300
Elementary (K-5)	$20,500/yr	$21,900/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$25,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$31,200/yr	$31,000/yr	+$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Jose

$327,600

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing San Jose saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

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

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.