Private School Cost: Birmingham vs Oxnard
Birmingham averages $9,300/year less for private school (122% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $120,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Birmingham is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,600/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.
Birmingham
AL
$7,600
avg tuition/year
Oxnard
CA
$16,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Birmingham | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,600/yr | $16,900/yr | -$9,300 |
| Religious Schools | $5,700/yr | $11,000/yr | -$5,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,500/yr | $32,900/yr | -$17,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,500/yr | $14,400/yr | -$7,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,600/yr | $16,900/yr | -$9,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,100/yr | $20,300/yr | -$11,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Birmingham
$98,800
Oxnard
$219,700
Choosing Birmingham saves $120,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $241,800.
Sample Schools
Birmingham
Mountain Brook Academy
Independent · K–12 · $14,400/yr
Indian Springs School
Independent · 8–12 · $24,800/yr
Oxnard
Pacifica High School (Ventura County)
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Ventura Missionary School
Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,600/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.