Is private school cheaper in Fontana or Hayward?

Fontana has lower average private school tuition at $14,900/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fontana is $4,200/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Fontana and Hayward 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). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs Hayward

Fontana averages $4,200/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Fontana is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$19,100/yr	-$4,200
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$12,400/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$37,200/yr	-$8,200
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$16,200/yr	-$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$19,100/yr	-$4,200
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$22,900/yr	-$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Fontana saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

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

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/yr

Full Fontana breakdown → Full Hayward 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.