Is private school cheaper in Chula Vista or Concord?

Chula Vista has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Chula Vista over Concord?

Average tuition in Chula Vista is $800/year less than Concord. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,200/year in Chula Vista, $11,700/year in Concord.

How do Chula Vista and Concord private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Chula Vista averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average). Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Chula Vista vs Concord

Chula Vista averages $800/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Chula Vista is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Chula Vista

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chula Vista	Concord	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$18,000/yr	-$800
Religious Schools	$11,200/yr	$11,700/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$33,600/yr	$35,100/yr	-$1,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,600/yr	$15,300/yr	-$700
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$18,000/yr	-$800
High School (9-12)	$20,600/yr	$21,600/yr	-$1,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chula Vista

$223,600

Concord

$234,000

Choosing Chula Vista saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

Sample Schools

Chula Vista

Mater Dei Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,600/yr

Olympian High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/yr

Full Chula Vista breakdown → Full Concord 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.