Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Lakeland?

Lakeland has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $8,600/year less, or $111,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakeland is $8,600/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $111,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do Annapolis and Lakeland 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). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Lakeland

Lakeland averages $8,600/year less for private school (90% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $111,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$9,600/yr	+$8,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$6,600/yr	+$5,800
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$19,800/yr	+$18,600
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$8,200/yr	+$7,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$9,600/yr	+$8,600
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$11,500/yr	+$10,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing Lakeland saves $111,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $223,600.

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

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.