Private School Cost in Sacramento 2026
Private schools in Sacramento average $16,200/year. 31% above national avg. Religious schools run $10,500/year; independent schools average $28,500/year.
City Average
$16,200
per year
Monthly Est.
$1,350
per month
Private Schools
165
in Sacramento
vs National
+$3,850
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Sacramento (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$13,500/yr
~$1,125/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$16,200/yr
~$1,350/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$19,800/yr
~$1,650/mo
Tuition by School Type in Sacramento
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$10,500/yr
+31% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$28,500/yr
+14% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$16,200/yr
+31% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Sacramento
Starting From
$7,200
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$16,200
Typical school
Top End
$38,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Sacramento private schools fall between $7,200 and $38,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Sacramento: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Sacramento Country Day School | $30,800–$33,200 |
| Jesuit High School Sacramento | $21,600 |
| Christian Brothers High School | $18,400 |
| St. Francis High School (Sacramento) | $16,800 |
| Capitol Christian Schools | $10,200–$12,400 |
| Elk Grove Christian School | $9,600–$11,200 |
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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