Private School Cost: St. Louis vs Temecula
St. Louis averages $3,000/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.
Bottom Line
St. Louis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $16,000/year in Temecula. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.
St. Louis
MO
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Temecula
CA
$16,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | St. Louis | Temecula | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$3,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,400/yr | $10,400/yr | -$2,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $24,500/yr | $31,100/yr | -$6,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,600/yr | $13,600/yr | -$3,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$3,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,000/yr | $19,200/yr | -$3,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
St. Louis
$169,000
Temecula
$208,000
Choosing St. Louis saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.
Sample Schools
St. Louis
John Burroughs School
Independent · 7–12 · $28,400-$30,800/yr
MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School)
Independent · JK–12 · $30,200-$32,800/yr
Chaminade College Preparatory
Catholic · 6–12 · $16,800/yr
St. Louis University High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr
Temecula
Temecula Preparatory School
Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Christian · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.