Is private school cheaper in Buffalo or San Bernardino?

San Bernardino has lower average private school tuition at $13,800/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in San Bernardino is $4,700/year less than Buffalo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,600/year in Buffalo, $9,000/year in San Bernardino.

How do Buffalo and San Bernardino 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). San Bernardino averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Buffalo vs San Bernardino

San Bernardino averages $4,700/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

San Bernardino is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. Religious schools run $9,000/year on the low end.

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

San Bernardino

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Buffalo	San Bernardino	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$13,800/yr	+$4,700
Religious Schools	$10,600/yr	$9,000/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$39,400/yr	$26,800/yr	+$12,600
Elementary (K-5)	$15,700/yr	$11,700/yr	+$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$13,800/yr	+$4,700
High School (9-12)	$22,200/yr	$16,600/yr	+$5,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Buffalo

$240,500

San Bernardino

$179,400

Choosing San Bernardino saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

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

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

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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.