Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Simi Valley?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $500/year less, or $6,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frederick is $500/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Frederick averages $16,700/year ($4,350 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Simi Valley

Frederick averages $500/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$17,200/yr	-$500
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$11,200/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$33,600/yr	+$1,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$14,600/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$17,200/yr	-$500
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$20,600/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Frederick saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

Sample Schools

Frederick

Frederick Classical Charter School (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,200/yr

Visitation Academy (Frederick MD)

Catholic · PK–8 · $12,400/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 Frederick 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.