Private School Cost: Glendale vs Santa Clarita
Glendale averages $8,600/year less for private school (91% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $111,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Glendale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
Glendale
AZ
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Glendale | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,400/yr | $18,000/yr | -$8,600 |
| Religious Schools | $7,000/yr | $11,700/yr | -$4,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,000/yr | $35,100/yr | -$17,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,000/yr | $15,300/yr | -$7,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,400/yr | $18,000/yr | -$8,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,300/yr | $21,600/yr | -$10,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Glendale
$122,200
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Choosing Glendale saves $111,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $223,600.
Sample Schools
Glendale
American Leadership Academy
Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr
Glendale Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.