Private School Cost: West Jordan vs Yonkers
West Jordan averages $16,800/year less for private school (187% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $218,400 per child.
Bottom Line
West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Yonkers
NY
$25,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | West Jordan | Yonkers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,000/yr | $25,800/yr | -$16,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,200/yr | $14,700/yr | -$8,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $17,800/yr | $54,800/yr | -$37,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,700/yr | $21,900/yr | -$14,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,000/yr | $25,800/yr | -$16,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,800/yr | $31,000/yr | -$20,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
West Jordan
$117,000
Yonkers
$335,400
Choosing West Jordan saves $218,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $436,800.
Sample Schools
West Jordan
Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)
Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr
West Jordan Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/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
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.