Is private school cheaper in Albany or Simi Valley?

Simi Valley has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Simi Valley over Albany?

Average tuition in Simi Valley is $2,500/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

How do Albany and Simi Valley private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Simi Valley

Simi Valley averages $2,500/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Simi Valley is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$17,200/yr	+$2,500
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$11,200/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$33,600/yr	+$8,300
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$14,600/yr	+$2,100
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$17,200/yr	+$2,500
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$20,600/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Simi Valley saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Simi Valley

Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Simi Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.