Is private school cheaper in Lowell or Visalia?

Visalia has lower average private school tuition at $13,800/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. That's $9,800/year less, or $127,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Visalia over Lowell?

Average tuition in Visalia is $9,800/year less than Lowell. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $127,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,800/year in Lowell, $9,000/year in Visalia.

How do Lowell and Visalia private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lowell averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average). Visalia averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Lowell vs Visalia

Visalia averages $9,800/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $127,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Visalia is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,800/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. Religious schools run $9,000/year on the low end.

Lowell

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Visalia

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lowell	Visalia	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,600/yr	$13,800/yr	+$9,800
Religious Schools	$12,800/yr	$9,000/yr	+$3,800
Independent/Prep	$48,100/yr	$26,800/yr	+$21,300
Elementary (K-5)	$20,100/yr	$11,700/yr	+$8,400
Middle School (6-8)	$23,600/yr	$13,800/yr	+$9,800
High School (9-12)	$28,300/yr	$16,600/yr	+$11,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lowell

$306,800

Visalia

$179,400

Choosing Visalia saves $127,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $254,800.

Sample Schools

Lowell

Lowell Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

St. Michael Academy (Lowell)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Visalia

Redwood High School (Catholic)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Valley Christian School (Visalia)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,400/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.