Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Irving?

Irving has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. That's $6,500/year less, or $84,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Irving is $6,500/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $84,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $8,200/year in Irving.

How do Baltimore and Irving 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). Irving averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Irving

Irving averages $6,500/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $84,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Irving

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Irving	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$12,000/yr	+$6,500
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$8,200/yr	+$2,600
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$25,400/yr	+$8,600
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$5,000
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$12,000/yr	+$6,500
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$14,400/yr	+$8,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Irving

$156,000

Choosing Irving saves $84,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $169,000.

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

Irving

Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)

Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Cistercian Preparatory School

Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.