Is private school cheaper in Sunnyvale or Waterbury?

Waterbury has lower average private school tuition at $20,500/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Waterbury is $1,100/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $14,100/year in Sunnyvale, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Sunnyvale and Waterbury 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). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Sunnyvale vs Waterbury

Waterbury averages $1,100/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Waterbury is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,500/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sunnyvale	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$21,600/yr	$20,500/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$14,100/yr	$11,300/yr	+$2,800
Independent/Prep	$42,100/yr	$40,800/yr	+$1,300
Elementary (K-5)	$18,400/yr	$17,400/yr	+$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$21,600/yr	$20,500/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$25,900/yr	$24,600/yr	+$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Waterbury saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

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

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.