Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Honolulu?

Baltimore has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Baltimore is $1,700/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Baltimore and Honolulu 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). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Honolulu

Baltimore averages $1,700/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Baltimore is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$20,200/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$12,900/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$37,600/yr	-$3,600
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$17,200/yr	-$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$20,200/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$24,200/yr	-$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Baltimore saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

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

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.