Is private school cheaper in Stamford or West Covina?

West Covina has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $13,400/year less, or $174,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Covina is $13,400/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $174,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $16,500/year in Stamford, $10,700/year in West Covina.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Stamford vs West Covina

West Covina averages $13,400/year less for private school (81% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $174,200 per child.

Bottom Line

West Covina is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Stamford	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$29,900/yr	$16,500/yr	+$13,400
Religious Schools	$16,500/yr	$10,700/yr	+$5,800
Independent/Prep	$59,500/yr	$32,000/yr	+$27,500
Elementary (K-5)	$25,400/yr	$14,000/yr	+$11,400
Middle School (6-8)	$29,900/yr	$16,500/yr	+$13,400
High School (9-12)	$35,900/yr	$19,800/yr	+$16,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Stamford

$388,700

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing West Covina saves $174,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $348,400.

Sample Schools

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.