Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Meridian?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. That's $10,400/year less, or $135,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Meridian is $10,400/year less than Annapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $135,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $5,300/year in Meridian.

How do Annapolis and Meridian 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). Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Meridian

Meridian averages $10,400/year less for private school (133% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $135,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $18,200/year in Annapolis. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Meridian	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$7,800/yr	+$10,400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$5,300/yr	+$7,100
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$15,100/yr	+$23,300
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$6,600/yr	+$8,900
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$7,800/yr	+$10,400
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$9,400/yr	+$12,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Meridian

$101,400

Choosing Meridian saves $135,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $270,400.

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

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Full Annapolis breakdown → Full Meridian breakdown →

Maryland private school costs Idaho private school costs

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.