Private School Cost: San Bernardino vs Yonkers
San Bernardino averages $12,000/year less for private school (87% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $156,000 per child.
Bottom Line
San Bernardino is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $25,800/year in Yonkers. Religious schools run $9,000/year on the low end.
San Bernardino
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Yonkers
NY
$25,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | San Bernardino | Yonkers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,800/yr | $25,800/yr | -$12,000 |
| Religious Schools | $9,000/yr | $14,700/yr | -$5,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,800/yr | $54,800/yr | -$28,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,700/yr | $21,900/yr | -$10,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,800/yr | $25,800/yr | -$12,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,600/yr | $31,000/yr | -$14,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
San Bernardino
$179,400
Yonkers
$335,400
Choosing San Bernardino saves $156,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $312,000.
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
Yonkers
Saunders Trades & Technical High School (Private Prep)
Independent · 9–12 · $22,000/yr
Sacred Heart High School (Yonkers)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.