Is private school cheaper in Clovis or Jersey City?

Clovis has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $6,500/year less, or $84,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Clovis over Jersey City?

Average tuition in Clovis is $6,500/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $84,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $13,500/year in Jersey City.

How do Clovis and Jersey City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs Jersey City

Clovis averages $6,500/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $84,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	Jersey City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$20,900/yr	-$6,500
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$13,500/yr	-$4,100
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$44,800/yr	-$16,700
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$17,800/yr	-$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$20,900/yr	-$6,500
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$25,100/yr	-$7,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

Jersey City

$271,700

Choosing Clovis saves $84,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $169,000.

Sample Schools

Clovis

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Anthony of Padua School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Full Clovis breakdown → Full Jersey City 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.