Is private school cheaper in Springfield or Syracuse?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $7,400/year less, or $96,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $7,400/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $96,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Springfield, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Springfield and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs Syracuse

Springfield averages $7,400/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $96,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$7,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$10,600/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$39,400/yr	-$13,700
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$15,700/yr	-$6,300
Middle School (6-8)	$11,100/yr	$18,500/yr	-$7,400
High School (9-12)	$13,300/yr	$22,200/yr	-$8,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$144,300

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Springfield saves $96,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $192,400.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.