Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Fremont?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $9,700/year less, or $126,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $9,700/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $126,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $13,100/year in Fremont.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Fremont

Ann Arbor averages $9,700/year less for private school (93% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $126,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Ann Arbor is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Fremont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$20,100/yr	-$9,700
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$13,100/yr	-$5,900
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$39,000/yr	-$16,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$17,100/yr	-$8,300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$20,100/yr	-$9,700
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$24,100/yr	-$11,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Fremont

$261,300

Choosing Ann Arbor saves $126,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $252,200.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.