Is private school cheaper in Fontana or New York City?

Fontana has lower average private school tuition at $14,900/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $23,600/year less, or $306,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fontana is $23,600/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $306,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Fontana and New York 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). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs New York City

Fontana averages $23,600/year less for private school (158% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $306,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fontana is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$38,500/yr	-$23,600
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$17,500/yr	-$7,800
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$58,000/yr	-$29,000
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$32,000/yr	-$19,300
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$38,500/yr	-$23,600
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$48,000/yr	-$30,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Fontana saves $306,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $613,600.

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

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.