Is private school cheaper in Washington DC or Yonkers?

Yonkers has lower average private school tuition at $25,800/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $2,600/year less, or $33,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Yonkers is $2,600/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $33,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $15,200/year in Washington DC, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Washington DC vs Yonkers

Yonkers averages $2,600/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Yonkers is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $25,800/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $14,700/year on the low end.

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Washington DC	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$28,400/yr	$25,800/yr	+$2,600
Religious Schools	$15,200/yr	$14,700/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$46,000/yr	$54,800/yr	-$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$23,000/yr	$21,900/yr	+$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$28,400/yr	$25,800/yr	+$2,600
High School (9-12)	$35,500/yr	$31,000/yr	+$4,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Washington DC

$369,200

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Yonkers saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.

Sample Schools

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.