Is private school cheaper in Irvine or Roseville?

Roseville has lower average private school tuition at $16,900/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Roseville over Irvine?

Average tuition in Roseville is $3,500/year less than Irvine. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,300/year in Irvine, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Irvine and Roseville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Irvine averages $20,400/year ($8,050 above average). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Irvine vs Roseville

Roseville averages $3,500/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Roseville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Irvine

$20,400

avg tuition/year

$8,050 above national avg

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Irvine	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,400/yr	$16,900/yr	+$3,500
Religious Schools	$13,300/yr	$11,000/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$39,700/yr	$32,900/yr	+$6,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,300/yr	$14,400/yr	+$2,900
Middle School (6-8)	$20,400/yr	$16,900/yr	+$3,500
High School (9-12)	$24,500/yr	$20,300/yr	+$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Irvine

$265,200

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Roseville saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

Sample Schools

Irvine

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $45,200/yr

Woodbridge Village Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $16,800/yr

Our Lady Queen of Angels School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,400-$12,200/yr

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/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.