Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Pueblo?

Pueblo has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pueblo is $4,400/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $7,100/year in Pueblo.

How do Pomona and Pueblo 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). Pueblo averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Pueblo

Pueblo averages $4,400/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Pueblo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Pueblo

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Pueblo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,400
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$7,100/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$21,600/yr	+$8,300
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,400
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$13,200/yr	+$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Pueblo

$143,000

Choosing Pueblo saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

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

Pueblo

Roncalli STEM Academy (Pueblo)

Catholic · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Pueblo Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Full Pomona breakdown → Full Pueblo 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.