Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Arvada?

Arvada has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $5,100/year less, or $66,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Arvada over Annapolis?

Average tuition in Arvada is $5,100/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $66,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $8,500/year in Arvada.

How do Annapolis and Arvada private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Annapolis averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Arvada averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Arvada

Arvada averages $5,100/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $66,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Arvada is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Arvada	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$5,100
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,900
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$25,700/yr	+$12,700
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$11,100/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$5,100
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$15,700/yr	+$6,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Arvada

$170,300

Choosing Arvada saves $66,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $132,600.

Sample Schools

Annapolis

St. Anne's School of Annapolis

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–8 · $28,400/yr

St. Mary's High School (Annapolis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/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.