Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Dayton?

Dayton has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $10,100/year less, or $131,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Dayton is $10,100/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $131,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $5,700/year in Dayton.

How do Annapolis and Dayton 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). Dayton averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Dayton

Dayton averages $10,100/year less for private school (125% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $131,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Dayton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Dayton

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Dayton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$8,100/yr	+$10,100
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$5,700/yr	+$6,700
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$18,700/yr	+$19,700
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$6,900/yr	+$8,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$8,100/yr	+$10,100
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$9,700/yr	+$12,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Dayton

$105,300

Choosing Dayton saves $131,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $262,600.

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

Dayton

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Dayton Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Full Annapolis breakdown → Full Dayton 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.