Private School Cost: Oxnard vs Palmdale
Palmdale averages $2,000/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Palmdale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,900/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. Religious schools run $9,700/year on the low end.
Oxnard
CA
$16,900
avg tuition/year
Palmdale
CA
$14,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Oxnard | Palmdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,900/yr | $14,900/yr | +$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $11,000/yr | $9,700/yr | +$1,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $32,900/yr | $29,000/yr | +$3,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,400/yr | $12,700/yr | +$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,900/yr | $14,900/yr | +$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $20,300/yr | $17,900/yr | +$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Oxnard
$219,700
Palmdale
$193,700
Choosing Palmdale saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
Sample Schools
Oxnard
Pacifica High School (Ventura County)
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Ventura Missionary School
Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,600/yr
Palmdale
Palmdale Aerospace Academy (Private)
Independent · K–12 · $10,200/yr
St. Mary School (Palmdale)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.