Is private school cheaper in Minneapolis or Simi Valley?

Minneapolis has lower average private school tuition at $15,000/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Minneapolis is $2,200/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Minneapolis, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Simi Valley

Minneapolis averages $2,200/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Minneapolis	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,000/yr	$17,200/yr	-$2,200
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$11,200/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$27,500/yr	$33,600/yr	-$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$14,600/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$15,000/yr	$17,200/yr	-$2,200
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$20,600/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Minneapolis

$195,000

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Minneapolis saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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

Full Minneapolis breakdown → Full Simi Valley breakdown →

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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.