Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $11,000/year less, or $143,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $11,000/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $143,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Annapolis and Lincoln 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). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $11,000/year less for private school (153% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $143,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/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

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$11,000
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$5,000/yr	+$7,400
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$15,600/yr	+$22,800
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$6,100/yr	+$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$11,000
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$8,600/yr	+$13,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $143,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $286,000.

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

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.