What goes into a $75,000 a year kindergarten? Breaking down the cost of New York City private schools.

The Avenues School will be Manhattan's most expensive private school next year, with tuition of more than $75,000 for kids as young as two.

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• Tuition at eight New York City private schools will exceed $70,000 next year.
• Despite the price increases, applications are up, with parents shelling out for small classes, extracurriculars, and prestige.
• Here's what exactly goes into a $75,000-plus a year education.

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