Is private school cheaper in Oxnard or Seattle?

Oxnard has lower average private school tuition at $16,900/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $7,600/year less, or $98,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oxnard over Seattle?

Average tuition in Oxnard is $7,600/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $98,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Oxnard, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Oxnard and Seattle private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Oxnard averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Oxnard vs Seattle

Oxnard averages $7,600/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $98,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Oxnard is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Oxnard

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oxnard	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,900/yr	$24,500/yr	-$7,600
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$13,200/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$32,900/yr	$38,000/yr	-$5,100
Elementary (K-5)	$14,400/yr	$20,000/yr	-$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$16,900/yr	$24,500/yr	-$7,600
High School (9-12)	$20,300/yr	$30,500/yr	-$10,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oxnard

$219,700

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Oxnard saves $98,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $197,600.

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.