Is private school cheaper in Sunnyvale or Yonkers?

Sunnyvale has lower average private school tuition at $21,600/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sunnyvale is $4,200/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $14,100/year in Sunnyvale, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Sunnyvale and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Sunnyvale vs Yonkers

Sunnyvale averages $4,200/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Sunnyvale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $21,600/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $14,100/year on the low end.

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sunnyvale	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$21,600/yr	$25,800/yr	-$4,200
Religious Schools	$14,100/yr	$14,700/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$42,100/yr	$54,800/yr	-$12,700
Elementary (K-5)	$18,400/yr	$21,900/yr	-$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$21,600/yr	$25,800/yr	-$4,200
High School (9-12)	$25,900/yr	$31,000/yr	-$5,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Sunnyvale saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

Sample Schools

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

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

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.