Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Irvine?

Allentown has lower average private school tuition at $13,000/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. That's $7,400/year less, or $96,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Allentown over Irvine?

Average tuition in Allentown is $7,400/year less than Irvine. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $96,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $13,300/year in Irvine.

How do Allentown and Irvine private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allentown averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Irvine averages $20,400/year ($8,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Irvine

Allentown averages $7,400/year less for private school (57% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $96,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Allentown is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. Religious schools run $8,300/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lower cost

Irvine

$20,400

avg tuition/year

$8,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Irvine	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$20,400/yr	-$7,400
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$13,300/yr	-$5,000
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$39,700/yr	-$9,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$17,300/yr	-$6,200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$20,400/yr	-$7,400
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$24,500/yr	-$8,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Irvine

$265,200

Choosing Allentown saves $96,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $192,400.

Sample Schools

Allentown

Lehigh Valley Academy (Allentown)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800-$13,400/yr

Central Catholic High School (Allentown)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Irvine

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $45,200/yr

Woodbridge Village Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $16,800/yr

Our Lady Queen of Angels School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,400-$12,200/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.