Is private school cheaper in Palmdale or Pomona?

Palmdale has lower average private school tuition at $14,900/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $500/year less, or $6,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Palmdale is $500/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,700/year in Palmdale, $10,000/year in Pomona.

How do Palmdale and Pomona private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Palmdale averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Palmdale vs Pomona

Palmdale averages $500/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Palmdale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.

Palmdale

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Palmdale	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,900/yr	$15,400/yr	-$500
Religious Schools	$9,700/yr	$10,000/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$29,000/yr	$29,900/yr	-$900
Elementary (K-5)	$12,700/yr	$13,100/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$14,900/yr	$15,400/yr	-$500
High School (9-12)	$17,900/yr	$18,500/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Palmdale

$193,700

Pomona

$200,200

Choosing Palmdale saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

Sample Schools

Palmdale

Palmdale Aerospace Academy (Private)

Independent · K–12 · $10,200/yr

St. Mary School (Palmdale)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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

Full Palmdale breakdown → Full Pomona breakdown →

California private school costs

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.