Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Seattle?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $9,100/year less, or $118,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pomona is $9,100/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $118,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Pomona and Seattle 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). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Seattle

Pomona averages $9,100/year less for private school (59% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $118,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$24,500/yr	-$9,100
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$13,200/yr	-$3,200
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$38,000/yr	-$8,100
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$20,000/yr	-$6,900
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$24,500/yr	-$9,100
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$30,500/yr	-$12,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Pomona saves $118,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $236,600.

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.