Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Carlsbad?

Annapolis has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Annapolis is $600/year less than Carlsbad. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $12,200/year in Carlsbad.

How do Annapolis and Carlsbad 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). Carlsbad averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Carlsbad

Annapolis averages $600/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Annapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. Religious schools run $12,200/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Carlsbad

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Carlsbad	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$18,800/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$12,200/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$36,600/yr	+$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$16,000/yr	-$500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$18,800/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$22,600/yr	-$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Carlsbad

$244,400

Choosing Annapolis saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

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

Carlsbad

Army Navy Academy (Carlsbad)

Independent (Military) · 7–12 · $47,500-$52,000/yr

Pacific Ridge School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,200/yr

Full Annapolis breakdown → Full Carlsbad breakdown →

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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.