Private School Cost: Sunnyvale vs Worcester
Sunnyvale averages $2,000/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Sunnyvale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $21,600/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $12,800/year on the low end.
Sunnyvale
CA
$21,600
avg tuition/year
Worcester
MA
$23,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Sunnyvale | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $21,600/yr | $23,600/yr | -$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $14,100/yr | $12,800/yr | +$1,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $42,100/yr | $48,100/yr | -$6,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $18,400/yr | $20,100/yr | -$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $21,600/yr | $23,600/yr | -$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $25,900/yr | $28,300/yr | -$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Sunnyvale
$280,800
Worcester
$306,800
Choosing Sunnyvale saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
Sample Schools
Sunnyvale
Archbishop Mitty High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr
Stratford School (Sunnyvale)
Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/yr
Worcester
Holy Name Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Worcester Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr
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.