Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Chula Vista?

Chula Vista has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $1,000/year less, or $13,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Chula Vista is $1,000/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $13,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $11,200/year in Chula Vista.

How do Annapolis and Chula Vista 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). Chula Vista averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Chula Vista

Chula Vista averages $1,000/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $13,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Chula Vista is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $11,200/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Chula Vista

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Chula Vista	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$17,200/yr	+$1,000
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$11,200/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$33,600/yr	+$4,800
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$14,600/yr	+$900
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$17,200/yr	+$1,000
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$20,600/yr	+$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Chula Vista

$223,600

Choosing Chula Vista saves $13,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $26,000.

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

Chula Vista

Mater Dei Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,600/yr

Olympian High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/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.