Is private school cheaper in Fontana or Jersey City?

Fontana has lower average private school tuition at $14,900/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $6,000/year less, or $78,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fontana is $6,000/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $78,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $13,500/year in Jersey City.

How do Fontana and Jersey City 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). Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs Jersey City

Fontana averages $6,000/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $78,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fontana is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	Jersey City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$20,900/yr	-$6,000
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$13,500/yr	-$3,800
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$44,800/yr	-$15,800
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$17,800/yr	-$5,100
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$20,900/yr	-$6,000
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$25,100/yr	-$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

Jersey City

$271,700

Choosing Fontana saves $78,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $156,000.

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

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 Fontana 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.