Is private school cheaper in Rancho Cucamonga or Rockford?

Rockford has lower average private school tuition at $10,900/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Rockford over Rancho Cucamonga?

Average tuition in Rockford is $5,600/year less than Rancho Cucamonga. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga, $6,900/year in Rockford.

How do Rancho Cucamonga and Rockford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Rancho Cucamonga averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Rancho Cucamonga vs Rockford

Rockford averages $5,600/year less for private school (51% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Rockford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,900/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rancho Cucamonga	Rockford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$10,900/yr	+$5,600
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$6,900/yr	+$3,800
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$25,100/yr	+$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$9,300/yr	+$4,700
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$10,900/yr	+$5,600
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$13,100/yr	+$6,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Rockford

$141,700

Choosing Rockford saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

Rancho Cucamonga

Alta Loma Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Saint Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,400/yr

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.