Private School Cost: Akron vs Visalia
Akron averages $5,400/year less for private school (64% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $13,800/year in Visalia. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Visalia
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Visalia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $13,800/yr | -$5,400 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $9,000/yr | -$3,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $26,800/yr | -$7,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $11,700/yr | -$4,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $13,800/yr | -$5,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $16,600/yr | -$6,500 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Visalia
$179,400
Choosing Akron saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Visalia
Redwood High School (Catholic)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Valley Christian School (Visalia)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,400/yr
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.