Is private school cheaper in Irving or Moreno Valley?

Irving has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $15,400/year in Moreno Valley. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Irving over Moreno Valley?

Average tuition in Irving is $3,400/year less than Moreno Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Irving, $10,000/year in Moreno Valley.

How do Irving and Moreno Valley private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Irving averages $12,000/year ($350 below average). Moreno Valley averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Irving vs Moreno Valley

Irving averages $3,400/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $15,400/year in Moreno Valley. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Irving

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Moreno Valley

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Irving	Moreno Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,000/yr	$15,400/yr	-$3,400
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$25,400/yr	$29,900/yr	-$4,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,900
Middle School (6-8)	$12,000/yr	$15,400/yr	-$3,400
High School (9-12)	$14,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Irving

$156,000

Moreno Valley

$200,200

Choosing Irving saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

Sample Schools

Irving

Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)

Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Cistercian Preparatory School

Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/yr

Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,600-$10,400/yr

St. Christopher School (MoVal)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/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.