Is private school cheaper in Henderson or San Bernardino?

Henderson has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Henderson over San Bernardino?

Average tuition in Henderson is $2,000/year less than San Bernardino. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $9,000/year in San Bernardino.

How do Henderson and San Bernardino private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Henderson averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). San Bernardino averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs San Bernardino

Henderson averages $2,000/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Henderson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

San Bernardino

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	San Bernardino	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$13,800/yr	-$2,000
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$9,000/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$26,800/yr	-$3,200
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$11,700/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$13,800/yr	-$2,000
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$16,600/yr	-$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

San Bernardino

$179,400

Choosing Henderson saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

Sample Schools

Henderson

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

The Meadows School (Henderson)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

San Bernardino

Our Lady of the Assumption School

Catholic · PK–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

San Bernardino Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,200/yr

Full Henderson breakdown → Full San Bernardino 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.