Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or West Covina?

West Covina has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Covina over Jersey City?

Average tuition in West Covina is $4,400/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $10,700/year in West Covina.

How do Jersey City and West Covina 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). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs West Covina

West Covina averages $4,400/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

West Covina is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$16,500/yr	+$4,400
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,800
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$32,000/yr	+$12,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$14,000/yr	+$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$16,500/yr	+$4,400
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$19,800/yr	+$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing West Covina saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

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

West Covina

Bishop Amat Memorial High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Ambassadors Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/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.