Private School Cost: Santa Rosa vs Worcester
Santa Rosa averages $6,000/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $78,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Santa Rosa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,600/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $11,400/year on the low end.
Santa Rosa
CA
$17,600
avg tuition/year
Worcester
MA
$23,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Santa Rosa | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $17,600/yr | $23,600/yr | -$6,000 |
| Religious Schools | $11,400/yr | $12,800/yr | -$1,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $34,200/yr | $48,100/yr | -$13,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,000/yr | $20,100/yr | -$5,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $17,600/yr | $23,600/yr | -$6,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,100/yr | $28,300/yr | -$7,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Santa Rosa
$228,800
Worcester
$306,800
Choosing Santa Rosa saves $78,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $156,000.
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
Worcester
Holy Name Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Worcester Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/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.