Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Simi Valley?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $5,400/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cincinnati averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Simi Valley

Cincinnati averages $5,400/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$17,200/yr	-$5,400
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$11,200/yr	-$3,600
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$33,600/yr	-$11,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$14,600/yr	-$5,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$17,200/yr	-$5,400
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$20,600/yr	-$6,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Cincinnati saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

Sample Schools

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Seven Hills School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Moeller High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Elder High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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

Full Cincinnati breakdown → Full Simi Valley breakdown →

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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.