Is private school cheaper in Newark or Pomona?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pomona is $3,900/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Newark, $10,000/year in Pomona.

How do Newark and Pomona 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). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Newark vs Pomona

Pomona averages $3,900/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Newark	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,300/yr	$15,400/yr	+$3,900
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$10,000/yr	+$2,400
Independent/Prep	$41,200/yr	$29,900/yr	+$11,300
Elementary (K-5)	$16,400/yr	$13,100/yr	+$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$19,300/yr	$15,400/yr	+$3,900
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$18,500/yr	+$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Newark

$250,900

Pomona

$200,200

Choosing Pomona saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

Sample Schools

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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

Full Newark breakdown → Full Pomona 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.