Is private school cheaper in Clovis or Rancho Cucamonga?

Clovis has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. That's $2,100/year less, or $27,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clovis is $2,100/year less than Rancho Cucamonga. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $27,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga.

How do Clovis and Rancho Cucamonga 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). Rancho Cucamonga averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs Rancho Cucamonga

Clovis averages $2,100/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $27,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	Rancho Cucamonga	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$16,500/yr	-$2,100
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$10,700/yr	-$1,300
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$32,000/yr	-$3,900
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$14,000/yr	-$1,800
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$16,500/yr	-$2,100
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$19,800/yr	-$2,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Choosing Clovis saves $27,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $54,600.

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

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

Full Clovis breakdown → Full Rancho Cucamonga breakdown →

California private school costs

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.