Private School Cost: Little Rock vs Moreno Valley
Little Rock averages $8,800/year less for private school (133% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $114,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $15,400/year in Moreno Valley. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.
Little Rock
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Moreno Valley
CA
$15,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Little Rock | Moreno Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,600/yr | $15,400/yr | -$8,800 |
| Religious Schools | $5,000/yr | $10,000/yr | -$5,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $13,100/yr | $29,900/yr | -$16,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,600/yr | $13,100/yr | -$7,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,600/yr | $15,400/yr | -$8,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,900/yr | $18,500/yr | -$10,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Little Rock
$85,800
Moreno Valley
$200,200
Choosing Little Rock saves $114,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $228,800.
Sample Schools
Little Rock
Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)
Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr
Mount St. Mary Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/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
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.