Private School Cost: Concord vs Santa Clarita
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $18,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Concord
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Concord | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,000/yr | $18,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $11,700/yr | $11,700/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $35,100/yr | $35,100/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,300/yr | $15,300/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,000/yr | $18,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $21,600/yr | $21,600/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Concord
$234,000
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Sample Schools
Concord
De La Salle High School (Concord)
Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr
Carondelet High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/yr
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.