Private School Cost: Sacramento vs Temecula
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $16,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Sacramento
CA
$16,000
avg tuition/year
Temecula
CA
$16,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Sacramento | Temecula | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $16,000/yr | $16,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $9,800/yr | $10,400/yr | -$600 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,500/yr | $31,100/yr | -$2,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $13,000/yr | $13,600/yr | -$600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $16,000/yr | $16,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $19,800/yr | $19,200/yr | +$600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Sacramento
$208,000
Temecula
$208,000
Sample Schools
Sacramento
Sacramento Country Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr
Christian Brothers High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr
Jesuit High School (Sacramento)
Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr
St. Francis High School (Sacramento)
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/yr
Temecula
Temecula Preparatory School
Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Christian · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.