Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Austin?

Austin has lower average private school tuition at $15,500/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Austin is $2,700/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $9,400/year in Austin.

How do Annapolis and Austin 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). Austin averages $15,500/year ($3,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Austin

Austin averages $2,700/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Austin is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,500/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Austin

$15,500

avg tuition/year

$3,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Austin	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$15,500/yr	+$2,700
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$28,200/yr	+$10,200
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$12,800/yr	+$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$15,500/yr	+$2,700
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$19,200/yr	+$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Austin

$201,500

Choosing Austin saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

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

Austin

St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Austin)

Independent · PK–12 · $32,800-$35,400/yr

Austin Preparatory School

Catholic · 6–12 · $14,200/yr

St. Michael's Catholic Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Hyde Park Baptist School

Christian · PK–12 · $13,400-$15,200/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.