Is private school cheaper in Glendale or Pasadena?

Glendale has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $11,200/year in Pasadena. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Glendale over Pasadena?

Average tuition in Glendale is $1,800/year less than Pasadena. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Glendale, $7,600/year in Pasadena.

How do Glendale and Pasadena private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Glendale averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Glendale vs Pasadena

Glendale averages $1,800/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Glendale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $11,200/year in Pasadena. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Glendale

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Glendale	Pasadena	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$11,200/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,600/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$23,700/yr	-$5,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$9,500/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$11,200/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$13,400/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Glendale

$122,200

Pasadena

$145,600

Choosing Glendale saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

Glendale

American Leadership Academy

Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr

Glendale Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pasadena

San Jacinto Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/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.