Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Santa Clarita?

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

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

Average tuition in Santa Clarita is $500/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $11,700/year in Santa Clarita.

How do Baltimore and Santa Clarita 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). Santa Clarita averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita averages $500/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Santa Clarita is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,000/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Santa Clarita

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Santa Clarita	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$18,000/yr	+$500
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$11,700/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$35,100/yr	-$1,100
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$15,300/yr	-$100
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$18,000/yr	+$500
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$21,600/yr	+$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Santa Clarita

$234,000

Choosing Santa Clarita saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

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

Santa Clarita

The Masters School (Santa Clarita)

Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr

West Ranch Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.