Is private school cheaper in Daly City or Independence?

Independence has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $20,100/year in Daly City. That's $12,000/year less, or $156,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Independence over Daly City?

Average tuition in Independence is $12,000/year less than Daly City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $156,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Daly City, $5,700/year in Independence.

How do Daly City and Independence private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Daly City averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average). Independence averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Daly City vs Independence

Independence averages $12,000/year less for private school (148% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $156,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Independence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $20,100/year in Daly City. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Daly City

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Independence

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Daly City	Independence	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$8,100/yr	+$12,000
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$5,700/yr	+$7,400
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$18,900/yr	+$20,100
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$6,900/yr	+$10,200
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$8,100/yr	+$12,000
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$9,700/yr	+$14,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Daly City

$261,300

Independence

$105,300

Choosing Independence saves $156,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $312,000.

Sample Schools

Daly City

Archbishop Riordan High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,800/yr

Holy Angels School (Daly City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/yr

Independence

Van Horn Academy (Independence MO)

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Truman Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

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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.