Is private school cheaper in High Point or San Bernardino?

High Point has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. That's $4,600/year less, or $59,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in High Point is $4,600/year less than San Bernardino. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $59,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,500/year in High Point, $9,000/year in San Bernardino.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). San Bernardino averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: High Point vs San Bernardino

High Point averages $4,600/year less for private school (50% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

San Bernardino

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	High Point	San Bernardino	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$13,800/yr	-$4,600
Religious Schools	$6,500/yr	$9,000/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$26,800/yr	-$7,400
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$11,700/yr	-$3,900
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$13,800/yr	-$4,600
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$16,600/yr	-$5,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

San Bernardino

$179,400

Choosing High Point saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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 High Point 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.