Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Los Angeles?

Jersey City has lower average private school tuition at $20,900/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. That's $5,900/year less, or $76,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Jersey City over Los Angeles?

Average tuition in Jersey City is $5,900/year less than Los Angeles. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $76,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $13,500/year in Los Angeles.

How do Jersey City and Los Angeles private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Los Angeles averages $26,800/year ($14,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Los Angeles

Jersey City averages $5,900/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Jersey City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,900/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. Religious schools run $13,500/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Los Angeles

$26,800

avg tuition/year

$14,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Los Angeles	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$26,800/yr	-$5,900
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$13,500/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$42,000/yr	+$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$22,000/yr	-$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$26,800/yr	-$5,900
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$32,000/yr	-$6,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Los Angeles

$348,400

Choosing Jersey City saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Los Angeles

Harvard-Westlake School

Independent · 7–12 · $47,890/yr

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

Independent · K–12 · $44,370/yr

Marlborough School

Independent · 7–12 · $44,800/yr

St. Monica Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/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.