Is private school cheaper in Moreno Valley or Wilmington?

Wilmington has lower average private school tuition at $10,000/year vs $15,400/year in Moreno Valley. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wilmington is $5,400/year less than Moreno Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Moreno Valley, $7,100/year in Wilmington.

How do Moreno Valley and Wilmington 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). Wilmington averages $10,000/year ($2,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Moreno Valley vs Wilmington

Wilmington averages $5,400/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Wilmington is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,000/year vs $15,400/year in Moreno Valley. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Moreno Valley

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Wilmington

$10,000

avg tuition/year

$2,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Moreno Valley	Wilmington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$10,000/yr	+$5,400
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$7,100/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$21,100/yr	+$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$10,000/yr	+$5,400
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$12,000/yr	+$6,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Moreno Valley

$200,200

Wilmington

$130,000

Choosing Wilmington saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

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

Wilmington

Cape Fear Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Wilmington Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.