Private School Cost: Irving vs San Bernardino
Irving averages $1,800/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Irving
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
San Bernardino
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Irving | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $13,800/yr | -$1,800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $9,000/yr | -$800 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $26,800/yr | -$1,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $11,700/yr | -$1,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $13,800/yr | -$1,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $16,600/yr | -$2,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Irving
$156,000
San Bernardino
$179,400
Choosing Irving saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.
Sample Schools
Irving
Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)
Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr
Cistercian Preparatory School
Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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
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.