Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Sacramento?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pomona is $600/year less than Sacramento. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $9,800/year in Sacramento.

How do Pomona and Sacramento 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). Sacramento averages $16,000/year ($3,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Sacramento

Pomona averages $600/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. Religious schools run $9,800/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Sacramento

$16,000

avg tuition/year

$3,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Sacramento	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$16,000/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$9,800/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$28,500/yr	+$1,400
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$13,000/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$16,000/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$19,800/yr	-$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Sacramento

$208,000

Choosing Pomona saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

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

Sacramento

Sacramento Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

St. Francis High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/yr

Full Pomona breakdown → Full Sacramento breakdown →

California private school costs

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.