Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Simi Valley?

Simi Valley has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Simi Valley is $1,900/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Simi Valley

Simi Valley averages $1,900/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Simi Valley is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$17,200/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$33,600/yr	+$3,600
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$14,600/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$17,200/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$20,600/yr	+$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Simi Valley saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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 Hayward breakdown → Full Simi Valley breakdown →

California private school costs

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.