Private School Cost: Gainesville vs West Covina
Gainesville averages $6,600/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $85,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Gainesville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $16,500/year in West Covina. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.
Gainesville
FL
$9,900
avg tuition/year
West Covina
CA
$16,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Gainesville | West Covina | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,900/yr | $16,500/yr | -$6,600 |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $10,700/yr | -$3,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,400/yr | $32,000/yr | -$11,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,400/yr | $14,000/yr | -$5,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,900/yr | $16,500/yr | -$6,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,900/yr | $19,800/yr | -$7,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Gainesville
$128,700
West Covina
$214,500
Choosing Gainesville saves $85,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $171,600.
Sample Schools
Gainesville
Buchholz High School (Private Prep)
Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr
Gainesville Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
West Covina
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr
Ambassadors Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
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.