Santa Margarita Catholic High Tuition 2026
Annual tuition: $17,000/year — 38% above national avg . Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
How Santa Margarita Catholic High Compares
Santa Margarita Catholic High tuition is 8% above California avg.
Tuition by Grade Level
K–12 Total Cost Projection
At $17,000/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Santa Margarita Catholic High would cost approximately:
Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →
School Information
- Location
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Grades Offered
- 9–12
- Enrollment
- 1,900 students
- School Type
- Catholic
- Data Source
- NCES PSS 2021–22
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Santa Margarita Catholic High tuition cost?
Santa Margarita Catholic High charges $17,000/year in 2026 — 38% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.
What is the total cost of attending Santa Margarita Catholic High from K–12?
At the current tuition of $17,000/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Santa Margarita Catholic High is approximately $282,657. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.
How does Santa Margarita Catholic High tuition compare to other California private schools?
Santa Margarita Catholic High's tuition of $17,000/year is $1,320 above the California private school average of $15,680/year. This puts it near the middle of the California private school cost range.
Does Santa Margarita Catholic High offer financial aid?
Most private schools, including Catholic schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Santa Margarita Catholic High's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.
Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.