Private School Cost: Roseville vs Santa Rosa
Roseville averages $700/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Roseville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $17,600/year in Santa Rosa. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.
Roseville
CA
$16,900
avg tuition/year
Santa Rosa
CA
$17,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Roseville | Santa Rosa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,900/yr | $17,600/yr | -$700 |
| Religious Schools | $11,000/yr | $11,400/yr | -$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $32,900/yr | $34,200/yr | -$1,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,400/yr | $15,000/yr | -$600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,900/yr | $17,600/yr | -$700 |
| High School (9-12) | $20,300/yr | $21,100/yr | -$800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Roseville
$219,700
Santa Rosa
$228,800
Choosing Roseville saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.
Sample Schools
Roseville
Oakmont High School (Private)
Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/yr
Santa Rosa
Cardinal Newman High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,200/yr
Rincon Valley Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/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.