Is private school cheaper in Rancho Cucamonga or Springfield?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $11,100/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $5,400/year less than Rancho Cucamonga. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Rancho Cucamonga and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Rancho Cucamonga vs Springfield

Springfield averages $5,400/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $16,500/year in Rancho Cucamonga. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rancho Cucamonga	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$11,100/yr	+$5,400
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$7,000/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$25,700/yr	+$6,300
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$11,100/yr	+$5,400
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$13,300/yr	+$6,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Springfield saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

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

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.