Is private school cheaper in Plano or Rancho Cucamonga?

Plano has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. That's $3,700/year less, or $48,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Plano over Rancho Cucamonga?

Average tuition in Plano is $3,700/year less than Rancho Cucamonga. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $48,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Plano, $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga.

How do Plano and Rancho Cucamonga private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Plano averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Rancho Cucamonga averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Plano vs Rancho Cucamonga

Plano averages $3,700/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $48,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Plano is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Plano

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Plano	Rancho Cucamonga	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$3,700
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$10,700/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$32,000/yr	-$4,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$14,000/yr	-$3,100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$16,500/yr	-$3,700
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$19,800/yr	-$4,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Plano

$166,400

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Choosing Plano saves $48,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $96,200.

Sample Schools

Plano

Prestonwood Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Parish Episcopal School (Plano)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

St. Mark the Evangelist School

Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Rancho Cucamonga

Alta Loma Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Saint Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,400/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.