Private School Cost: Santa Clarita vs Stamford
Santa Clarita averages $11,900/year less for private school (66% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $154,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Santa Clarita is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,000/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $11,700/year on the low end.
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Stamford
CT
$29,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Santa Clarita | Stamford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,000/yr | $29,900/yr | -$11,900 |
| Religious Schools | $11,700/yr | $16,500/yr | -$4,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $35,100/yr | $59,500/yr | -$24,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,300/yr | $25,400/yr | -$10,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,000/yr | $29,900/yr | -$11,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,600/yr | $35,900/yr | -$14,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Stamford
$388,700
Choosing Santa Clarita saves $154,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $309,400.
Sample Schools
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Stamford
King School (Stamford)
Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr
Bi-Cultural Day School
Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.