Private School Cost: Santa Rosa vs Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach averages $4,400/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Virginia Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,200/year vs $17,600/year in Santa Rosa. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
Santa Rosa
CA
$17,600
avg tuition/year
Virginia Beach
VA
$13,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Santa Rosa | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $17,600/yr | $13,200/yr | +$4,400 |
| Religious Schools | $11,400/yr | $8,600/yr | +$2,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $34,200/yr | $24,500/yr | +$9,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,000/yr | $10,800/yr | +$4,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $17,600/yr | $13,200/yr | +$4,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,100/yr | $16,200/yr | +$4,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Santa Rosa
$228,800
Virginia Beach
$171,600
Choosing Virginia Beach saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.
Sample Schools
Santa Rosa
Cardinal Newman High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,200/yr
Rincon Valley Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
Virginia Beach
Norfolk Academy
Independent · 1–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr
Cape Henry Collegiate School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Kellam High School (Public)
Public (Reference) · 9–12
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.