Is private school cheaper in Rancho Cucamonga or Simi Valley?

Rancho Cucamonga has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rancho Cucamonga is $700/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Rancho Cucamonga, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Rancho Cucamonga averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Rancho Cucamonga vs Simi Valley

Rancho Cucamonga averages $700/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Rancho Cucamonga is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Rancho Cucamonga

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rancho Cucamonga	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$17,200/yr	-$700
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$11,200/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$33,600/yr	-$1,600
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$14,600/yr	-$600
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$17,200/yr	-$700
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$20,600/yr	-$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rancho Cucamonga

$214,500

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Rancho Cucamonga saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Rancho Cucamonga

Alta Loma Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Saint Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,400/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

Full Rancho Cucamonga breakdown → Full Simi Valley breakdown →

California private school costs

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.