Is private school cheaper in Fontana or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $14,900/year in Fontana. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $3,800/year less than Fontana. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Fontana and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs Springfield

Springfield averages $3,800/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $14,900/year in Fontana. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$11,100/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$7,000/yr	+$2,700
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$25,700/yr	+$3,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$11,100/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$13,300/yr	+$4,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Springfield saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

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

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.