Is private school cheaper in Atlanta or Oxnard?

Atlanta has lower average private school tuition at $15,200/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Atlanta over Oxnard?

Average tuition in Atlanta is $1,700/year less than Oxnard. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Atlanta, $11,000/year in Oxnard.

How do Atlanta and Oxnard private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Atlanta averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Oxnard averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Atlanta vs Oxnard

Atlanta averages $1,700/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Atlanta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,200/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Atlanta

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Oxnard

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Atlanta	Oxnard	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$16,900/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$28,500/yr	$32,900/yr	-$4,400
Elementary (K-5)	$12,500/yr	$14,400/yr	-$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$16,900/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$18,800/yr	$20,300/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Atlanta

$197,600

Oxnard

$219,700

Choosing Atlanta saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Atlanta

The Westminster Schools

Independent · 1–12 · $35,800-$38,400/yr

Pace Academy

Independent · K–12 · $34,200/yr

Lovett School

Independent · K–12 · $33,600/yr

Marist School Atlanta

Catholic · 7–12 · $19,400/yr

Oxnard

Pacifica High School (Ventura County)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Ventura Missionary School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,600/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.