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New York Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: New York Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in New York is $21,995 per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 319
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$3,200
NY School Avg.: $22,968
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 319
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$3,200
NY School Avg.: $22,968
National School Avg.: $10,510

New York Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +30.8% (+$5,215 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,807	$22,122	▲ +$575	▲ +2.7%
2024	$12,481	$21,547	▲ +$679	▲ +3.3%
2023	$11,978	$20,868	▲ +$923	▲ +4.6%
2022	$11,484	$19,945	▲ +$448	▲ +2.3%
2021	$11,253	$19,497	▲ +$368	▲ +1.9%
2020	$10,968	$19,129	▲ +$555	▲ +3.0%
2019	$10,740	$18,574	▲ +$280	▲ +1.5%
2018	$10,494	$18,294	▲ +$714	▲ +4.1%
2017	$10,230	$17,580	▲ +$673	▲ +4.0%
2016	$9,879	$16,907	▲ +$766	▲ +4.7%
2015	$9,510	$16,141	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,100 $3,840 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,933

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private elementary schools tuition?

The New York average private elementary schools tuition is $21,773 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in New York include Little Lotus Academy, Big Apple Academy and Cornerstone Christian Academy.

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