Private School Cost: Concord vs Orange County
Concord averages $2,800/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Concord is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,000/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.
Concord
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Orange County
CA
$20,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Concord | Orange County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,000/yr | $20,800/yr | -$2,800 |
| Religious Schools | $11,700/yr | $11,200/yr | +$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $35,100/yr | $34,800/yr | +$300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,300/yr | $17,000/yr | -$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,000/yr | $20,800/yr | -$2,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,600/yr | $25,500/yr | -$3,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Concord
$234,000
Orange County
$270,400
Choosing Concord saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.
Sample Schools
Concord
De La Salle High School (Concord)
Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr
Carondelet High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/yr
Orange County
Sage Hill School
Independent · 9–12 · $41,800/yr
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $34,600-$37,200/yr
Calvary Chapel Academy
Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
JSerra Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/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.