Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls has lower average private school tuition at $5,900/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $9,500/year less, or $123,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sioux Falls is $9,500/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $123,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $4,200/year in Sioux Falls.

How do Pomona and Sioux Falls 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). Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year ($6,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls averages $9,500/year less for private school (161% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $123,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Sioux Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $5,900/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $4,200/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Sioux Falls

$5,900

avg tuition/year

$6,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Sioux Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$9,500
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$4,200/yr	+$5,800
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$12,000/yr	+$17,900
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$5,000/yr	+$8,100
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$9,500
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$7,100/yr	+$11,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Sioux Falls

$76,700

Choosing Sioux Falls saves $123,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $247,000.

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

Sioux Falls

O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.