Private School Cost: Rancho Cucamonga vs West Covina
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $16,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Rancho Cucamonga
CA
$16,500
avg tuition/year
West Covina
CA
$16,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Rancho Cucamonga | West Covina | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,500/yr | $16,500/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $10,700/yr | $10,700/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $32,000/yr | $32,000/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,000/yr | $14,000/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,500/yr | $16,500/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $19,800/yr | $19,800/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Rancho Cucamonga
$214,500
West Covina
$214,500
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
West Covina
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr
Ambassadors Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
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.