Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Fremont?

Alexandria has lower average private school tuition at $18,800/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Alexandria is $1,300/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $13,100/year in Fremont.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Alexandria averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Fremont

Alexandria averages $1,300/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Alexandria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,800/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $12,900/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Lower cost

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Fremont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$20,100/yr	-$1,300
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$13,100/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$39,000/yr	-$1,400
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$17,100/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$20,100/yr	-$1,300
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$24,100/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Fremont

$261,300

Choosing Alexandria saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

Sample Schools

Alexandria

Episcopal High School (Alexandria VA)

Independent (Episcopal) · 9–12 · $65,800/yr

Bishop Ireton High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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

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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.