Is private school cheaper in Clovis or Simi Valley?

Clovis has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clovis is $2,800/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Clovis, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Clovis vs Simi Valley

Clovis averages $2,800/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clovis	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$17,200/yr	-$2,800
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$11,200/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$33,600/yr	-$5,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$14,600/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$17,200/yr	-$2,800
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$20,600/yr	-$3,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clovis

$187,200

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Clovis saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

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

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 Clovis breakdown → Full Simi Valley 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.