Is private school cheaper in Newark or Pasadena?

Pasadena has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $8,100/year less, or $105,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Pasadena over Newark?

Average tuition in Pasadena is $8,100/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $105,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $7,600/year in Pasadena.

How do Newark and Pasadena private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average). Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Pasadena

Pasadena averages $8,100/year less for private school (72% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $105,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Pasadena is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Pasadena	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$11,200/yr	+$8,100
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$4,800
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$23,700/yr	+$17,500
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$9,500/yr	+$6,900
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$11,200/yr	+$8,100
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$13,400/yr	+$9,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Pasadena

$145,600

Choosing Pasadena saves $105,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $210,600.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Pasadena

San Jacinto Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/yr

Full Newark breakdown → Full Pasadena breakdown →

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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.