Is private school cheaper in Provo or Simi Valley?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $8,700/year less, or $113,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Provo is $8,700/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $113,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Provo, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Provo vs Simi Valley

Provo averages $8,700/year less for private school (102% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $113,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Provo	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$17,200/yr	-$8,700
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$11,200/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$16,900/yr	$33,600/yr	-$16,700
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$14,600/yr	-$7,400
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$17,200/yr	-$8,700
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$20,600/yr	-$10,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Provo

$110,500

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Provo saves $113,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $226,200.

Sample Schools

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · 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.