Private School Cost in Fresno 2026
Private schools in Fresno average $11,200/year. 9% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,800/year; independent schools average $19,500/year.
City Average
$11,200
per year
Monthly Est.
$933
per month
Private Schools
78
in Fresno
vs National
-$1,150
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Fresno (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$9,200/yr
~$766/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$11,200/yr
~$933/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$13,800/yr
~$1,150/mo
Tuition by School Type in Fresno
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$7,800/yr
-3% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$19,500/yr
-22% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$11,200/yr
-9% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Fresno
Starting From
$5,800
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$11,200
Typical school
Top End
$26,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Fresno private schools fall between $5,800 and $26,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Fresno: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Clovis Christian Schools | $9,600–$11,200 |
| San Joaquin Memorial High School | $14,400 |
| Central Valley Christian School | $10,400–$12,200 |
| Fresno Christian Schools | $8,800–$10,400 |
| Bullard Talent Middle School | $7,200–$8,800 |
| Presentation School | $8,400–$9,800 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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