Is private school cheaper in Albany or Fremont?

Albany has lower average private school tuition at $19,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Albany over Fremont?

Average tuition in Albany is $400/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $13,100/year in Fremont.

How do Albany and Fremont private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average). Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Fremont

Albany averages $400/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Albany is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $19,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Fremont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$39,000/yr	+$2,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$17,100/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$24,100/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Fremont

$261,300

Choosing Albany saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Fremont

Mission San Jose High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Fremont Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $14,800-$17,200/yr

Full Albany breakdown → Full Fremont breakdown →

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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.