Private School Cost: Oxnard vs Springfield
Springfield averages $5,800/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $16,900/year in Oxnard. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
Oxnard
CA
$16,900
avg tuition/year
Springfield
IL
$11,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Oxnard | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,900/yr | $11,100/yr | +$5,800 |
| Religious Schools | $11,000/yr | $7,000/yr | +$4,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $32,900/yr | $25,700/yr | +$7,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,400/yr | $9,400/yr | +$5,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,900/yr | $11,100/yr | +$5,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $20,300/yr | $13,300/yr | +$7,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Oxnard
$219,700
Springfield
$144,300
Choosing Springfield saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.
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
Springfield
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Springfield Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.