Is private school cheaper in Pittsburgh or Pomona?

Pittsburgh has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pittsburgh is $3,200/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Pittsburgh, $10,000/year in Pomona.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pittsburgh averages $12,200/year ($150 below average). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Pittsburgh vs Pomona

Pittsburgh averages $3,200/year less for private school (26% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Pittsburgh is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Pittsburgh

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pittsburgh	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$15,400/yr	-$3,200
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$10,000/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$22,800/yr	$29,900/yr	-$7,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$13,100/yr	-$3,100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$15,400/yr	-$3,200
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$18,500/yr	-$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pittsburgh

$158,600

Pomona

$200,200

Choosing Pittsburgh saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Pittsburgh

Shady Side Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr

Winchester Thurston School

Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

North Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $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

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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.