Is private school cheaper in Simi Valley or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has lower average private school tuition at $11,300/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $5,900/year less, or $76,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Palm Beach over Simi Valley?

Average tuition in West Palm Beach is $5,900/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $76,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,200/year in Simi Valley, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Simi Valley and West Palm Beach 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). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Simi Valley vs West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach averages $5,900/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.

Bottom Line

West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

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Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Simi Valley	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$11,300/yr	+$5,900
Religious Schools	$11,200/yr	$7,800/yr	+$3,400
Independent/Prep	$33,600/yr	$23,200/yr	+$10,400
Elementary (K-5)	$14,600/yr	$9,600/yr	+$5,000
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$11,300/yr	+$5,900
High School (9-12)	$20,600/yr	$13,600/yr	+$7,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Simi Valley

$223,600

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing West Palm Beach saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.

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

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr

Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/yr

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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.