Is private school cheaper in Roseville or Trenton?

Trenton has lower average private school tuition at $16,800/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Trenton over Roseville?

Average tuition in Trenton is $100/year less than Roseville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Roseville, $10,800/year in Trenton.

How do Roseville and Trenton private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average). Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Roseville vs Trenton

Trenton averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Trenton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,800/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Roseville	Trenton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,900/yr	$16,800/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$10,800/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$32,900/yr	$35,800/yr	-$2,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,400/yr	$14,300/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$16,900/yr	$16,800/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$20,300/yr	$20,200/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Roseville

$219,700

Trenton

$218,400

Choosing Trenton saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/yr

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/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.