Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Lakewood?

Lakewood has lower average private school tuition at $13,400/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakewood is $4,800/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $8,700/year in Lakewood.

How do Annapolis and Lakewood 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). Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Lakewood

Lakewood averages $4,800/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakewood is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,400/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Lakewood	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$13,400/yr	+$4,800
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$8,700/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$26,500/yr	+$11,900
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$11,400/yr	+$4,100
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$13,400/yr	+$4,800
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$16,100/yr	+$5,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Lakewood

$174,200

Choosing Lakewood saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

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

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.