Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Concord?

Concord has lower average private school tuition at $18,000/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Concord is $200/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $11,700/year in Concord.

How do Annapolis and Concord 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). Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Concord

Concord averages $200/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Concord is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,000/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $11,700/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Concord	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$18,000/yr	+$200
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$11,700/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$35,100/yr	+$3,300
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$15,300/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$18,000/yr	+$200
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$21,600/yr	+$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Concord

$234,000

Choosing Concord saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

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

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/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.