Is private school cheaper in Rancho Cucamonga or Savannah?

Savannah has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. That's $5,800/year less, or $75,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Savannah is $5,800/year less than Rancho Cucamonga. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $75,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga, $7,400/year in Savannah.

How do Rancho Cucamonga and Savannah 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). Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Rancho Cucamonga vs Savannah

Savannah averages $5,800/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Savannah is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rancho Cucamonga	Savannah	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$10,700/yr	+$5,800
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$7,400/yr	+$3,300
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$21,700/yr	+$10,300
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$9,100/yr	+$4,900
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$10,700/yr	+$5,800
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$12,800/yr	+$7,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Savannah

$139,100

Choosing Savannah saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.

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

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $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.