Is private school cheaper in Trenton or West Covina?

West Covina has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Covina is $300/year less than Trenton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Trenton, $10,700/year in West Covina.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Trenton vs West Covina

West Covina averages $300/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

West Covina is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Trenton	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,800/yr	$16,500/yr	+$300
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$10,700/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$35,800/yr	$32,000/yr	+$3,800
Elementary (K-5)	$14,300/yr	$14,000/yr	+$300
Middle School (6-8)	$16,800/yr	$16,500/yr	+$300
High School (9-12)	$20,200/yr	$19,800/yr	+$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Trenton

$218,400

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing West Covina saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/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

Full Trenton breakdown → Full West Covina 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.