Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Bellevue?

Annapolis has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $18,600/year in Bellevue. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Annapolis is $400/year less than Bellevue. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $12,700/year in Bellevue.

How do Annapolis and Bellevue 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). Bellevue averages $18,600/year ($6,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Bellevue

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

Bottom Line

Annapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $18,600/year in Bellevue. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Bellevue

$18,600

avg tuition/year

$6,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Bellevue	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$18,600/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$12,700/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$39,700/yr	-$1,300
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$15,800/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$18,600/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$22,300/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Bellevue

$241,800

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

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

Bellevue

The Overlake School

Independent · 5–12 · $37,800/yr

Bellevue Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.