Is private school cheaper in Moreno Valley or Sunnyvale?

Moreno Valley has lower average private school tuition at $15,400/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Moreno Valley over Sunnyvale?

Average tuition in Moreno Valley is $6,200/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Moreno Valley, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Moreno Valley and Sunnyvale private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Moreno Valley averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Moreno Valley vs Sunnyvale

Moreno Valley averages $6,200/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Moreno Valley is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,400/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $10,000/year on the low end.

Moreno Valley

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Moreno Valley	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$21,600/yr	-$6,200
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$14,100/yr	-$4,100
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$42,100/yr	-$12,200
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$18,400/yr	-$5,300
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$21,600/yr	-$6,200
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$25,900/yr	-$7,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Moreno Valley

$200,200

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Moreno Valley saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

Sample Schools

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

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/yr

Full Moreno Valley breakdown → Full Sunnyvale breakdown →

California private school costs

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.