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New York Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: New York Average Tuition Cost Trends (High School)
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The average private high school tuition in New York is $26,592 per year (2026-27).

The private high school with the lowest tuition is Columbia Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1,500.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 278
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,500–$4,060
NY School Avg.: $26,592
National School Avg.: $13,521

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 278
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,500–$4,060
NY School Avg.: $26,592
National School Avg.: $13,521

New York Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +32.9% (+$6,583 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$17,997	$26,593	▲ +$899	▲ +3.5%
2024	$17,493	$25,694	▲ +$929	▲ +3.8%
2023	$16,804	$24,765	▲ +$1,032	▲ +4.3%
2022	$16,152	$23,733	▲ +$482	▲ +2.1%
2021	$15,818	$23,251	▲ +$361	▲ +1.6%
2020	$15,428	$22,890	▲ +$654	▲ +2.9%
2019	$15,085	$22,236	▲ +$610	▲ +2.8%
2018	$14,724	$21,626	▲ +$824	▲ +4.0%
2017	$14,321	$20,802	▲ +$792	▲ +4.0%
2016	$13,796	$20,010	▲ +$976	▲ +5.1%
2015	$13,217	$19,034	—	—

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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: $1,500–$4,060, avg $26,592)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,500 $5,300 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,718

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private high schools tuition?

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

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

The top ranked private high schools in New York include Columbia Christian Academy, Cornerstone Christian Academy and Cristo Rey New York High School.

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