Is private school cheaper in Springfield or West Covina?

West Covina has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. That's $6,000/year less, or $78,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Covina over Springfield?

Average tuition in West Covina is $6,000/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $78,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,200/year in Springfield, $10,700/year in West Covina.

How do Springfield and West Covina private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $22,500/year ($10,150 above average). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs West Covina

West Covina averages $6,000/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $78,000 per child.

Bottom Line

West Covina is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $22,500/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Springfield

$22,500

avg tuition/year

$10,150 above national avg

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,500/yr	$16,500/yr	+$6,000
Religious Schools	$12,200/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$45,800/yr	$32,000/yr	+$13,800
Elementary (K-5)	$19,100/yr	$14,000/yr	+$5,100
Middle School (6-8)	$22,500/yr	$16,500/yr	+$6,000
High School (9-12)	$27,000/yr	$19,800/yr	+$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$292,500

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing West Covina saves $78,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $156,000.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Cathedral High School (Springfield MA)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

The MacDuffie School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/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

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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.