Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Fayetteville?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $6,600/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $11,600/year less, or $150,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $11,600/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $150,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $5,000/year in Fayetteville.

How do Annapolis and Fayetteville 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). Fayetteville averages $6,600/year ($5,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Fayetteville

Fayetteville averages $11,600/year less for private school (176% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $150,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Fayetteville

$6,600

avg tuition/year

$5,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Fayetteville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$11,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$5,000/yr	+$7,400
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$13,100/yr	+$25,300
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$5,600/yr	+$9,900
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$11,600
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$7,900/yr	+$13,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Fayetteville

$85,800

Choosing Fayetteville saves $150,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $301,600.

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

Fayetteville

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.