Is private school cheaper in Pasadena or Trenton?

Pasadena has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pasadena is $5,600/year less than Trenton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Pasadena, $10,800/year in Trenton.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Pasadena vs Trenton

Pasadena averages $5,600/year less for private school (50% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Pasadena is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pasadena	Trenton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$16,800/yr	-$5,600
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$10,800/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$23,700/yr	$35,800/yr	-$12,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,500/yr	$14,300/yr	-$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$16,800/yr	-$5,600
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$20,200/yr	-$6,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pasadena

$145,600

Trenton

$218,400

Choosing Pasadena saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

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

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Pasadena breakdown → Full Trenton 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.