Is private school cheaper in Toledo or Yonkers?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $17,600/year less, or $228,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Toledo is $17,600/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $228,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Toledo, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Toledo vs Yonkers

Toledo averages $17,600/year less for private school (215% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $228,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Toledo	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$17,600
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$14,700/yr	-$8,800
Independent/Prep	$19,100/yr	$54,800/yr	-$35,700
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$21,900/yr	-$14,900
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$25,800/yr	-$17,600
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$31,000/yr	-$21,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Toledo

$106,600

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Toledo saves $228,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $457,600.

Sample Schools

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

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.