Private School Cost: Clovis vs Hayward
Clovis averages $4,700/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.
Clovis
CA
$14,400
avg tuition/year
Hayward
CA
$19,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Clovis | Hayward | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,400/yr | $19,100/yr | -$4,700 |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $12,400/yr | -$3,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,100/yr | $37,200/yr | -$9,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $16,200/yr | -$4,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,400/yr | $19,100/yr | -$4,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $17,300/yr | $22,900/yr | -$5,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Clovis
$187,200
Hayward
$248,300
Choosing Clovis saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.
Sample Schools
Clovis
Clovis Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr
St. Anthony of Padua School
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr
Hayward
Moreau Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr
Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)
Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.