Is private school cheaper in Seattle or Stamford?

Seattle has lower average private school tuition at $24,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Seattle is $5,400/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,200/year in Seattle, $16,500/year in Stamford.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Seattle vs Stamford

Seattle averages $5,400/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Seattle is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $24,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $13,200/year on the low end.

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Seattle	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$24,500/yr	$29,900/yr	-$5,400
Religious Schools	$13,200/yr	$16,500/yr	-$3,300
Independent/Prep	$38,000/yr	$59,500/yr	-$21,500
Elementary (K-5)	$20,000/yr	$25,400/yr	-$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$24,500/yr	$29,900/yr	-$5,400
High School (9-12)	$30,500/yr	$35,900/yr	-$5,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Seattle

$318,500

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Seattle saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

Sample Schools

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

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