Private School Cost: Lakeland vs Pomona
Lakeland averages $5,800/year less for private school (60% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.
Lakeland
FL
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Pomona
CA
$15,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lakeland | Pomona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,600/yr | $15,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| Religious Schools | $6,600/yr | $10,000/yr | -$3,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,800/yr | $29,900/yr | -$10,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $13,100/yr | -$4,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,600/yr | $15,400/yr | -$5,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,500/yr | $18,500/yr | -$7,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lakeland
$124,800
Pomona
$200,200
Choosing Lakeland saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.
Sample Schools
Lakeland
All Saints Academy (Lakeland)
Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr
Victory Christian School (Lakeland)
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Pomona
St. Joseph High School (Pomona)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr
Valley View Community Church School
Christian · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.