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California Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private high school tuition in California is $23,579 per year (2026-27).

The private high school with the lowest tuition is Verbum Dei High School, Kids World School, Inc & Cornerstone Academy Of L., and Wherry Academy, each with a tuition of $1,200.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 457
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$4,000
CA School Avg.: $23,700
National School Avg.: $13,457

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 457
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$4,000
CA School Avg.: $23,700
National School Avg.: $13,457

California Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +41.5% (+$6,843 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$17,997	$23,319	▲ +$677	▲ +3.0%
2024	$17,493	$22,642	▲ +$835	▲ +3.8%
2023	$16,804	$21,807	▲ +$1,114	▲ +5.4%
2022	$16,152	$20,693	▲ +$465	▲ +2.3%
2021	$15,818	$20,228	▲ +$1,029	▲ +5.4%
2020	$15,428	$19,199	▲ +$555	▲ +3.0%
2019	$15,085	$18,644	▲ +$326	▲ +1.8%
2018	$14,724	$18,318	▲ +$525	▲ +3.0%
2017	$14,321	$17,793	▲ +$488	▲ +2.8%
2016	$13,796	$17,305	▲ +$829	▲ +5.0%
2015	$13,217	$16,476	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,200 $4,810 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,488

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private high schools tuition?

The California average private high schools tuition is $17,574 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the lowest tuition cost in California?

The top ranked private high schools in California include Kids World School, Inc & Cornerstone Academy Of L., Verbum Dei High School and Wherry Academy.

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