How much does private school cost in Fontana?

Private school in Fontana averages $14,900/year in 2026 — 21% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $9,700/year; independent and prep schools average $29,000/year. Fontana has approximately 55 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Fontana for 2026?

Fontana private school tuition ranges from $8,100 to $23,600/year. The city average is $14,900/year ($1,242/month). Religious schools run lower at $9,700/year; top independent day schools can reach $23,600+.

How does Fontana private school cost compare to the national average?

Fontana private school tuition averages $14,900/year, which is 21% above the national average ($12,350/year). Fontana runs above the national average — higher local wages and a dense independent school market push tuition up.

What are the most affordable private schools in Fontana?

The most affordable private schools in Fontana are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $9,700/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Fontana 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Fontana?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Fontana's average of $14,900/year, a household income of $124,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Fontana average $14,900/year. 21% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,700/year; independent schools average $29,000/year.

City Average

$14,900

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,242

per month

Private Schools

in Fontana

vs National

+$2,550

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Fontana (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$12,700/yr

~$1,058/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$14,900/yr

~$1,241/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$17,900/yr

~$1,491/mo

Tuition by School Type in Fontana

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$9,700/yr

+21% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$29,000/yr

+16% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$14,900/yr

+21% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Fontana

Starting From

$8,100

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$14,900

Typical school

Top End

$23,600+

Elite prep schools

Most Fontana private schools fall between $8,100 and $23,600/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Fontana: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Fontana Christian School	$8,400–$10,800	Christian	K–12
St. Joseph School (Fontana)	$7,600–$9,200	Catholic	K–8

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.