Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Simi Valley?

Simi Valley has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $3,700/year less, or $48,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Simi Valley is $3,700/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $48,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Simi Valley

Simi Valley averages $3,700/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $48,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Simi Valley is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$17,200/yr	+$3,700
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$11,200/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$33,600/yr	+$11,200
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$14,600/yr	+$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$17,200/yr	+$3,700
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$20,600/yr	+$4,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Simi Valley saves $48,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $96,200.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/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

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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.