Is private school cheaper in Albany or Fontana?

Fontana has lower average private school tuition at $14,900/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fontana over Albany?

Average tuition in Fontana is $4,800/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $9,700/year in Fontana.

How do Albany and Fontana private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average). Fontana averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Fontana

Fontana averages $4,800/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Fontana is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Fontana	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$14,900/yr	+$4,800
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$9,700/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$29,000/yr	+$12,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$12,700/yr	+$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$14,900/yr	+$4,800
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$17,900/yr	+$5,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Fontana

$193,700

Choosing Fontana saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Fontana

Fontana Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,800/yr

St. Joseph School (Fontana)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.