Is private school cheaper in Fayetteville or Simi Valley?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $10,600/year less, or $137,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $10,600/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $137,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Fayetteville, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fayetteville averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Simi Valley

Fayetteville averages $10,600/year less for private school (161% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Fayetteville

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fayetteville	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,600/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,600
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$11,200/yr	-$6,200
Independent/Prep	$13,100/yr	$33,600/yr	-$20,500
Elementary (K-5)	$5,600/yr	$14,600/yr	-$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$6,600/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,600
High School (9-12)	$7,900/yr	$20,600/yr	-$12,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fayetteville

$85,800

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Fayetteville saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.

Sample Schools

Fayetteville

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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 Fayetteville breakdown → Full Simi Valley breakdown →

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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.