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New York Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: New York Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in New York is $21,768 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $21,988 per year and the private high school average is $26,592 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Little Lotus Academy, with a tuition of $1,100.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 580
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$2,800
NY School Avg.: $21,751
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 580
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$2,800
NY School Avg.: $21,751
National School Avg.: $11,160

New York Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +29.4% (+$5,072 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$22,300	▲ +$635	▲ +2.9%
2024	$14,622	$21,665	▲ +$680	▲ +3.2%
2023	$14,057	$20,985	▲ +$805	▲ +4.0%
2022	$13,504	$20,180	▲ +$469	▲ +2.4%
2021	$13,232	$19,711	▲ +$322	▲ +1.7%
2020	$12,915	$19,389	▲ +$526	▲ +2.8%
2019	$12,656	$18,863	▲ +$410	▲ +2.2%
2018	$12,363	$18,453	▲ +$619	▲ +3.5%
2017	$12,049	$17,834	▲ +$606	▲ +3.5%
2016	$11,633	$17,228	▲ +$814	▲ +5.0%
2015	$11,174	$16,414	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New York (tuition range: $1,100–$2,800, avg $21,751)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,100 $3,350 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,566

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private schools tuition?

The New York average private schools tuition is $21,768 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in New York?

The top ranked private schools in New York include Little Lotus Academy, Seed Day Care Center (The) and Abc Preschool & Kindergarten Center.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in New York?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in New York is Columbia Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1500. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Little Lotus Academy, with a tuition of $1100.

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