Private School Cost: Santa Clarita vs Springfield
Springfield averages $6,900/year less for private school (62% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $89,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,100/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Springfield
IL
$11,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Santa Clarita | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,000/yr | $11,100/yr | +$6,900 |
| Religious Schools | $11,700/yr | $7,000/yr | +$4,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $35,100/yr | $25,700/yr | +$9,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,300/yr | $9,400/yr | +$5,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,000/yr | $11,100/yr | +$6,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,600/yr | $13,300/yr | +$8,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Springfield
$144,300
Choosing Springfield saves $89,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $179,400.
Sample Schools
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Springfield
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Springfield Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.