Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Newark?

Baltimore has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

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

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

How do Baltimore and Newark 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). Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Newark

Baltimore averages $800/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Baltimore is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Newark	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$19,300/yr	-$800
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$12,400/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$41,200/yr	-$7,200
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$16,400/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$19,300/yr	-$800
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$23,200/yr	-$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Newark

$250,900

Choosing Baltimore saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

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

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Full Baltimore breakdown → Full Newark 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.