Is private school cheaper in Springfield or Sunnyvale?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $10,500/year less, or $136,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Springfield over Sunnyvale?

Average tuition in Springfield is $10,500/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $136,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Springfield, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Springfield and Sunnyvale private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs Sunnyvale

Springfield averages $10,500/year less for private school (95% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $136,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,100/yr	$21,600/yr	-$10,500
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$14,100/yr	-$7,100
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$42,100/yr	-$16,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$18,400/yr	-$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,100/yr	$21,600/yr	-$10,500
High School (9-12)	$13,300/yr	$25,900/yr	-$12,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$144,300

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Springfield saves $136,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $273,000.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/yr

Full Springfield breakdown → Full Sunnyvale 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.