Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Hayward?

Baltimore has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Baltimore is $600/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $12,400/year in Hayward.

How do Baltimore and Hayward 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). Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Hayward

Baltimore averages $600/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Baltimore is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Hayward	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$19,100/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$12,400/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$37,200/yr	-$3,200
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$16,200/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$19,100/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$22,900/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Hayward

$248,300

Choosing Baltimore saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

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

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/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.