Is private school cheaper in Pomona or Yonkers?

Pomona has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. That's $10,400/year less, or $135,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pomona is $10,400/year less than Yonkers. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $135,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $14,700/year in Yonkers.

How do Pomona and Yonkers 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). Yonkers averages $25,800/year ($13,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs Yonkers

Pomona averages $10,400/year less for private school (68% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $135,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Pomona is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Yonkers

$25,800

avg tuition/year

$13,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	Yonkers	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$10,400
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$14,700/yr	-$4,700
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$54,800/yr	-$24,900
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$21,900/yr	-$8,800
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$25,800/yr	-$10,400
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$31,000/yr	-$12,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

Yonkers

$335,400

Choosing Pomona saves $135,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $270,400.

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

Yonkers

Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr

Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Full Pomona breakdown → Full Yonkers breakdown →

California private school costs New York 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.