Is private school cheaper in Fontana or Trenton?

Fontana has lower average private school tuition at $14,900/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fontana is $1,900/year less than Trenton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Fontana, $10,800/year in Trenton.

How do Fontana and Trenton 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). Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Fontana vs Trenton

Fontana averages $1,900/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Fontana is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.

Fontana

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fontana	Trenton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$16,800/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$10,800/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$35,800/yr	-$6,800
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$14,300/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$16,800/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$20,200/yr	-$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fontana

$193,700

Trenton

$218,400

Choosing Fontana saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

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

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Fontana breakdown → Full Trenton 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.