Private School Cost: Irving vs Temecula
Irving averages $4,000/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $52,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $16,000/year in Temecula. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Irving
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Temecula
CA
$16,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Irving | Temecula | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$4,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $10,400/yr | -$2,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $31,100/yr | -$5,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $13,600/yr | -$3,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$4,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $19,200/yr | -$4,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Irving
$156,000
Temecula
$208,000
Choosing Irving saves $52,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $104,000.
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
Temecula
Temecula Preparatory School
Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Christian · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.