Is private school cheaper in Peoria or Simi Valley?

Peoria has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $7,500/year less, or $97,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Peoria over Simi Valley?

Average tuition in Peoria is $7,500/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $97,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Peoria, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

How do Peoria and Simi Valley private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Peoria vs Simi Valley

Peoria averages $7,500/year less for private school (77% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $97,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Peoria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Peoria	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$17,200/yr	-$7,500
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$11,200/yr	-$3,900
Independent/Prep	$18,500/yr	$33,600/yr	-$15,100
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$14,600/yr	-$6,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$17,200/yr	-$7,500
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$20,600/yr	-$9,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Peoria

$126,100

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Peoria saves $97,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $195,000.

Sample Schools

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Simi Valley

Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Simi Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.