Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Clovis
Clovis averages $3,800/year less for private school (26% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.
Annapolis
MD
$18,200
avg tuition/year
Clovis
CA
$14,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Annapolis | Clovis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,200/yr | $14,400/yr | +$3,800 |
| Religious Schools | $12,400/yr | $9,400/yr | +$3,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $38,400/yr | $28,100/yr | +$10,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,500/yr | $12,200/yr | +$3,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,200/yr | $14,400/yr | +$3,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,800/yr | $17,300/yr | +$4,500 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Annapolis
$236,600
Clovis
$187,200
Choosing Clovis saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.
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
Clovis
Clovis Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr
St. Anthony of Padua School
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr
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.