Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Worcester?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $8,200/year less, or $106,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pomona is $8,200/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $106,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Pomona and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Worcester

Pomona averages $8,200/year less for private school (53% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $106,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$23,600/yr	-$8,200
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$12,800/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$48,100/yr	-$18,200
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$20,100/yr	-$7,000
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$23,600/yr	-$8,200
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$28,300/yr	-$9,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Pomona saves $106,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $213,200.

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

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Pomona breakdown → Full Worcester 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.