Is private school cheaper in Buffalo or Pomona?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Pomona over Buffalo?

Average tuition in Pomona is $3,100/year less than Buffalo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,600/year in Buffalo, $10,000/year in Pomona.

How do Buffalo and Pomona private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Buffalo averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Buffalo vs Pomona

Pomona averages $3,100/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Buffalo	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$15,400/yr	+$3,100
Religious Schools	$10,600/yr	$10,000/yr	+$600
Independent/Prep	$39,400/yr	$29,900/yr	+$9,500
Elementary (K-5)	$15,700/yr	$13,100/yr	+$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$15,400/yr	+$3,100
High School (9-12)	$22,200/yr	$18,500/yr	+$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Buffalo

$240,500

Pomona

$200,200

Choosing Pomona saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Buffalo

Canisius High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Buffalo Seminary

Independent · 7–12 · $22,400/yr

Nardin Academy

Catholic · PK–12 · $16,800/yr

Pomona

St. Joseph High School (Pomona)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Valley View Community Church School

Christian · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.