Is private school cheaper in Green Bay or Oxnard?

Green Bay has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. That's $8,800/year less, or $114,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Green Bay over Oxnard?

Average tuition in Green Bay is $8,800/year less than Oxnard. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $114,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Green Bay, $11,000/year in Oxnard.

How do Green Bay and Oxnard private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Green Bay averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Oxnard averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Green Bay vs Oxnard

Green Bay averages $8,800/year less for private school (109% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $114,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Green Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Green Bay

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Oxnard

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Green Bay	Oxnard	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$16,900/yr	-$8,800
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$11,000/yr	-$5,500
Independent/Prep	$18,300/yr	$32,900/yr	-$14,600
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$14,400/yr	-$7,500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$16,900/yr	-$8,800
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$20,300/yr	-$10,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Green Bay

$105,300

Oxnard

$219,700

Choosing Green Bay saves $114,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $228,800.

Sample Schools

Green Bay

Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay)

Catholic · PK–12 · $9,600/yr

Fox Valley Lutheran High School

Lutheran · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Oxnard

Pacifica High School (Ventura County)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Ventura Missionary School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,600/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.