Private School Cost: Virginia Beach vs Visalia
Virginia Beach averages $600/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Virginia Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,200/year vs $13,800/year in Visalia. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
Virginia Beach
VA
$13,200
avg tuition/year
Visalia
CA
$13,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Virginia Beach | Visalia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,200/yr | $13,800/yr | -$600 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $9,000/yr | -$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $24,500/yr | $26,800/yr | -$2,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,800/yr | $11,700/yr | -$900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,200/yr | $13,800/yr | -$600 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,200/yr | $16,600/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Virginia Beach
$171,600
Visalia
$179,400
Choosing Virginia Beach saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.
Sample Schools
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
Visalia
Redwood High School (Catholic)
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Valley Christian School (Visalia)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,400/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.