Is private school cheaper in Annapolis or Seattle?

Annapolis has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $6,300/year less, or $81,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Annapolis is $6,300/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $81,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Annapolis, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Annapolis and Seattle 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). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Annapolis vs Seattle

Annapolis averages $6,300/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $81,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Annapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Annapolis

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Annapolis	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$24,500/yr	-$6,300
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$13,200/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$38,400/yr	$38,000/yr	+$400
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$20,000/yr	-$4,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$24,500/yr	-$6,300
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$30,500/yr	-$8,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Annapolis

$236,600

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Annapolis saves $81,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $163,800.

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.