Listed below are towns with the highest average endowment (2025-26).
The town with highest average private school endowment is Cleveland, OH with $171M.
The town with lowest average private school endowment is Oakland, CA with $9M.
Endowment Range: $23M
$653M
Avg. Endowment: $56.5M
Average Endowment By Town (2025-26)
Town
Average Endowment
Schools with Highest Endowment
Rank: #11.
$171M
Rank: #22.
$96M
Rank: #33.
$95M
Rank: #44.
$80M
Rank: #55.
$79M
Rank: #6-76-7.
$66M
Rank: #6-76-7.
$66M
Rank: #88.
$57M
Rank: #99.
$55M
Rank: #1010.
$54M
Rank: #1111.
$53M
Rank: #1212.
$52M
Rank: #13-1413-14.
$50M
Rank: #13-1413-14.
$50M
Rank: #15-1615-16.
$43M
Rank: #15-1615-16.
$43M
Rank: #1717.
$42M
Rank: #1818.
$39M
Rank: #1919.
$38M
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the private schools with the highest endowment?
The towns with the highest endowment are Cleveland, OH ($171M average endowment), Cincinnati, OH ($96M average endowment) and Tampa, FL ($95M average endowment).
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