How much does private school cost in Concord?

Private school in Concord averages $18,000/year in 2026 — 46% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $11,700/year; independent and prep schools average $35,100/year. Concord has approximately 85 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Concord for 2026?

Concord private school tuition ranges from $9,800 to $28,500/year. The city average is $18,000/year ($1,500/month). Religious schools run lower at $11,700/year; top independent day schools can reach $28,500+.

How does Concord private school cost compare to the national average?

Concord private school tuition averages $18,000/year, which is 46% above the national average ($12,350/year). Concord is one of the most expensive cities for private school in the US, driven by high concentrations of elite independent and boarding-affiliated day schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Concord?

The most affordable private schools in Concord are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $11,700/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Concord 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Concord?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Concord's average of $18,000/year, a household income of $150,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Concord average $18,000/year. 46% above national avg. Religious schools run $11,700/year; independent schools average $35,100/year.

City Average

$18,000

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,500

per month

Private Schools

in Concord

vs National

+$5,650

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Concord (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$15,300/yr

~$1,275/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$18,000/yr

~$1,500/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$21,600/yr

~$1,800/mo

Tuition by School Type in Concord

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$11,700/yr

+46% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$35,100/yr

+40% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$18,000/yr

+46% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Concord

Starting From

$9,800

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$18,000

Typical school

Top End

$28,500+

Elite prep schools

Most Concord private schools fall between $9,800 and $28,500/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Concord: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
De La Salle High School (Concord)	$26,800	Catholic	9–12
Carondelet High School	$23,400	Catholic	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.