Is private school cheaper in Lakeland or Simi Valley?

Lakeland has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $7,600/year less, or $98,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakeland is $7,600/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $98,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Lakeland, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Lakeland vs Simi Valley

Lakeland averages $7,600/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $98,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakeland	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$17,200/yr	-$7,600
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$11,200/yr	-$4,600
Independent/Prep	$19,800/yr	$33,600/yr	-$13,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$14,600/yr	-$6,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$17,200/yr	-$7,600
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$20,600/yr	-$9,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakeland

$124,800

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Lakeland saves $98,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $197,600.

Sample Schools

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.