Is private school cheaper in Baton Rouge or Simi Valley?

Baton Rouge has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $10,700/year less, or $139,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Baton Rouge is $10,700/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $139,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,800/year in Baton Rouge, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Baton Rouge averages $6,500/year ($5,850 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Baton Rouge vs Simi Valley

Baton Rouge averages $10,700/year less for private school (165% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $139,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Baton Rouge is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Baton Rouge

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baton Rouge	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,500/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,700
Religious Schools	$4,800/yr	$11,200/yr	-$6,400
Independent/Prep	$15,700/yr	$33,600/yr	-$17,900
Elementary (K-5)	$5,500/yr	$14,600/yr	-$9,100
Middle School (6-8)	$6,500/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,700
High School (9-12)	$7,800/yr	$20,600/yr	-$12,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baton Rouge

$84,500

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Baton Rouge saves $139,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $278,200.

Sample Schools

Baton Rouge

Catholic High School (Baton Rouge)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Episcopal High School (Baton Rouge)

Independent (Episcopal) · 8–12 · $22,400/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.