Is private school cheaper in Roseville or Simi Valley?

Roseville has lower average private school tuition at $16,900/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Roseville is $300/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Roseville, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Roseville vs Simi Valley

Roseville averages $300/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Roseville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Roseville	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,900/yr	$17,200/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$11,200/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$32,900/yr	$33,600/yr	-$700
Elementary (K-5)	$14,400/yr	$14,600/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$16,900/yr	$17,200/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$20,300/yr	$20,600/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Roseville

$219,700

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Roseville saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

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

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 Roseville 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.