Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Simi Valley?

Simi Valley has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Simi Valley is $1,600/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Alexandria averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Simi Valley

Simi Valley averages $1,600/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Simi Valley is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$17,200/yr	+$1,600
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$33,600/yr	+$4,000
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$14,600/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$17,200/yr	+$1,600
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$20,600/yr	+$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Simi Valley saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

Alexandria

Episcopal High School (Alexandria VA)

Independent (Episcopal) · 9–12 · $65,800/yr

Bishop Ireton High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.