Private School Cost: Irvine vs Trenton
Trenton averages $3,600/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $46,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Trenton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,800/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.
Irvine
CA
$20,400
avg tuition/year
Trenton
NJ
$16,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Irvine | Trenton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $20,400/yr | $16,800/yr | +$3,600 |
| Religious Schools | $13,300/yr | $10,800/yr | +$2,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $39,700/yr | $35,800/yr | +$3,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $17,300/yr | $14,300/yr | +$3,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $20,400/yr | $16,800/yr | +$3,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $24,500/yr | $20,200/yr | +$4,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Irvine
$265,200
Trenton
$218,400
Choosing Trenton saves $46,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $93,600.
Sample Schools
Irvine
Sage Hill School
Independent · 9–12 · $45,200/yr
Woodbridge Village Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $16,800/yr
Our Lady Queen of Angels School
Catholic · K–8 · $10,400-$12,200/yr
Trenton
Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Trenton Catholic Academy
Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/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.