Is private school cheaper in Simi Valley or Stamford?

Simi Valley has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. That's $12,700/year less, or $165,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Simi Valley over Stamford?

Average tuition in Simi Valley is $12,700/year less than Stamford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $165,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,200/year in Simi Valley, $16,500/year in Stamford.

How do Simi Valley and Stamford private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average). Stamford averages $29,900/year ($17,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Simi Valley vs Stamford

Simi Valley averages $12,700/year less for private school (74% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $165,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Simi Valley is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Stamford

$29,900

avg tuition/year

$17,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Simi Valley	Stamford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$29,900/yr	-$12,700
Religious Schools	$11,200/yr	$16,500/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$33,600/yr	$59,500/yr	-$25,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,600/yr	$25,400/yr	-$10,800
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$29,900/yr	-$12,700
High School (9-12)	$20,600/yr	$35,900/yr	-$15,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Simi Valley

$223,600

Stamford

$388,700

Choosing Simi Valley saves $165,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $330,200.

Sample Schools

Simi Valley

Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Simi Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Stamford

King School (Stamford)

Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr

Bi-Cultural Day School

Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/yr

Full Simi Valley breakdown → Full Stamford breakdown →

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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.