Is private school cheaper in Carlsbad or Roseville?

Roseville has lower average private school tuition at $16,900/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Roseville over Carlsbad?

Average tuition in Roseville is $1,900/year less than Carlsbad. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,200/year in Carlsbad, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Carlsbad and Roseville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Carlsbad averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Carlsbad vs Roseville

Roseville averages $1,900/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Roseville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Carlsbad

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Carlsbad	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$16,900/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$12,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$36,600/yr	$32,900/yr	+$3,700
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$14,400/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$16,900/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$20,300/yr	+$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Carlsbad

$244,400

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Roseville saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Carlsbad

Army Navy Academy (Carlsbad)

Independent (Military) · 7–12 · $47,500-$52,000/yr

Pacific Ridge School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,200/yr

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/yr

Full Carlsbad breakdown → Full Roseville breakdown →

California private school costs

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.