Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Cincinnati?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. That's $6,700/year less, or $87,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cincinnati over Baltimore?

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $6,700/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $87,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $7,600/year in Cincinnati.

How do Baltimore and Cincinnati private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Baltimore averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Cincinnati averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Cincinnati

Cincinnati averages $6,700/year less for private school (57% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $87,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Cincinnati	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$6,700
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$7,600/yr	+$3,200
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$22,000/yr	+$12,000
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$9,600/yr	+$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$11,800/yr	+$6,700
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$14,600/yr	+$8,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Cincinnati

$153,400

Choosing Cincinnati saves $87,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $174,200.

Sample Schools

Baltimore

Gilman School

Independent · K–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Roland Park Country School

Independent · K–12 · $36,800/yr

Calvert Hall College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

Loyola Blakefield

Catholic · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Seven Hills School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Moeller High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Elder High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.