Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Jersey City?

Baltimore has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $2,400/year less, or $31,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Baltimore is $2,400/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $31,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $13,500/year in Jersey City.

How do Baltimore and Jersey City 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). Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Jersey City

Baltimore averages $2,400/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $31,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Baltimore is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Jersey City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$20,900/yr	-$2,400
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$13,500/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$44,800/yr	-$10,800
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$17,800/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$20,900/yr	-$2,400
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$25,100/yr	-$2,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Jersey City

$271,700

Choosing Baltimore saves $31,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $62,400.

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

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Full Baltimore breakdown → Full Jersey City breakdown →

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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.