Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Portland?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pomona is $2,800/year less than Portland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $10,400/year in Portland.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average). Portland averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Portland

Pomona averages $2,800/year less for private school (18% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $18,200/year in Portland. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Portland

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Portland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$18,200/yr	-$2,800
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$10,400/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$31,500/yr	-$1,600
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$14,800/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$18,200/yr	-$2,800
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$22,500/yr	-$4,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Portland

$236,600

Choosing Pomona saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

Sample Schools

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

Portland

Catlin Gabel School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr

Oregon Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Portland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr

Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.