Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Rancho Cucamonga?

Rancho Cucamonga has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Rancho Cucamonga over Annapolis?

Average tuition in Rancho Cucamonga is $1,700/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga.

How do Annapolis and Rancho Cucamonga private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Annapolis averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Rancho Cucamonga averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga averages $1,700/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Rancho Cucamonga is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Rancho Cucamonga	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$16,500/yr	+$1,700
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$32,000/yr	+$6,400
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$14,000/yr	+$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$16,500/yr	+$1,700
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$19,800/yr	+$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Choosing Rancho Cucamonga saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Annapolis

St. Anne's School of Annapolis

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–8 · $28,400/yr

St. Mary's High School (Annapolis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Rancho Cucamonga

Alta Loma Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Saint Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,400/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.