Is private school cheaper in San Bernardino or South Bend?

South Bend has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. That's $6,400/year less, or $83,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing South Bend over San Bernardino?

Average tuition in South Bend is $6,400/year less than San Bernardino. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $83,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,000/year in San Bernardino, $5,500/year in South Bend.

How do San Bernardino and South Bend private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Bernardino averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average). South Bend averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: San Bernardino vs South Bend

South Bend averages $6,400/year less for private school (86% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $83,200 per child.

Bottom Line

South Bend is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

San Bernardino

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

South Bend

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Bernardino	South Bend	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,800/yr	$7,400/yr	+$6,400
Religious Schools	$9,000/yr	$5,500/yr	+$3,500
Independent/Prep	$26,800/yr	$15,400/yr	+$11,400
Elementary (K-5)	$11,700/yr	$6,300/yr	+$5,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,800/yr	$7,400/yr	+$6,400
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$8,900/yr	+$7,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Bernardino

$179,400

South Bend

$96,200

Choosing South Bend saves $83,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $166,400.

Sample Schools

San Bernardino

Our Lady of the Assumption School

Catholic · PK–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

San Bernardino Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,200/yr

South Bend

Saint Joseph High School (South Bend)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,600/yr

South Bend STEM Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Full San Bernardino breakdown → Full South Bend breakdown →

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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.