Is private school cheaper in Fontana or Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $14,900/year in Fontana. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fort Lauderdale over Fontana?

Average tuition in Fort Lauderdale is $3,200/year less than Fontana. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $8,100/year in Fort Lauderdale.

How do Fontana and Fort Lauderdale private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fontana averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average). Fort Lauderdale averages $11,700/year ($650 below average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale averages $3,200/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Lauderdale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $14,900/year in Fontana. Religious schools run $8,100/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Fort Lauderdale

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	Fort Lauderdale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$11,700/yr	+$3,200
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$8,100/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$24,100/yr	+$4,900
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$9,900/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$11,700/yr	+$3,200
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$14,000/yr	+$3,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

Fort Lauderdale

$152,100

Choosing Fort Lauderdale saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Fontana

Fontana Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,800/yr

St. Joseph School (Fontana)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/yr

Fort Lauderdale

Pine Crest School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Cardinal Gibbons High School (Ft. Laud.)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Westminster Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $18,400/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.