Is private school cheaper in Sunnyvale or Toledo?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $13,400/year less, or $174,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Toledo is $13,400/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $174,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $14,100/year in Sunnyvale, $5,900/year in Toledo.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average). Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Sunnyvale vs Toledo

Toledo averages $13,400/year less for private school (163% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $174,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sunnyvale	Toledo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$21,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$13,400
Religious Schools	$14,100/yr	$5,900/yr	+$8,200
Independent/Prep	$42,100/yr	$19,100/yr	+$23,000
Elementary (K-5)	$18,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$11,400
Middle School (6-8)	$21,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$13,400
High School (9-12)	$25,900/yr	$9,800/yr	+$16,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Toledo

$106,600

Choosing Toledo saves $174,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $348,400.

Sample Schools

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

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

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.