Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs San Bernardino
Colorado Springs averages $700/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Colorado Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.
Colorado Springs
CO
$13,100
avg tuition/year
San Bernardino
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Colorado Springs | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,100/yr | $13,800/yr | -$700 |
| Religious Schools | $8,500/yr | $9,000/yr | -$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,700/yr | $26,800/yr | -$1,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $11,700/yr | -$600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,100/yr | $13,800/yr | -$700 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,700/yr | $16,600/yr | -$900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Colorado Springs
$170,300
San Bernardino
$179,400
Choosing Colorado Springs saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.
Sample Schools
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)
Independent · K–12 · $12,800/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
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.