Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Pomona?

Centennial has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Centennial is $1,700/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $10,000/year in Pomona.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Centennial averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Pomona

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

Bottom Line

Centennial is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $8,900/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$15,400/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$29,900/yr	-$2,900
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$15,400/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Pomona

$200,200

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

Sample Schools

Centennial

Arapahoe Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Cherry Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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

Full Centennial breakdown → Full Pomona breakdown →

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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.