Private School Cost: Albany vs San Bernardino
San Bernardino averages $5,900/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.
Bottom Line
San Bernardino is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $9,000/year on the low end.
Albany
NY
$19,700
avg tuition/year
San Bernardino
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Albany | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $19,700/yr | $13,800/yr | +$5,900 |
| Religious Schools | $11,300/yr | $9,000/yr | +$2,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $41,900/yr | $26,800/yr | +$15,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $16,700/yr | $11,700/yr | +$5,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $19,700/yr | $13,800/yr | +$5,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $23,600/yr | $16,600/yr | +$7,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Albany
$256,100
San Bernardino
$179,400
Choosing San Bernardino saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.
Sample Schools
Albany
Albany Academy (NY)
Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr
Vincentian Institute
Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr
San Bernardino
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Catholic · PK–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
San Bernardino Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,200/yr
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.