Is private school cheaper in Burlington or Frederick?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Frederick over Burlington?

Average tuition in Frederick is $1,500/year less than Burlington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Burlington, $11,300/year in Frederick.

How do Burlington and Frederick private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Burlington averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Frederick averages $16,700/year ($4,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Burlington vs Frederick

Frederick averages $1,500/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Burlington	Frederick	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$16,700/yr	+$1,500
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$11,300/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$39,800/yr	$35,100/yr	+$4,700
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$14,200/yr	+$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$16,700/yr	+$1,500
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$20,000/yr	+$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Burlington

$236,600

Frederick

$217,100

Choosing Frederick saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

Sample Schools

Burlington

Rice Memorial High School (Burlington VT)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Champlain Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Frederick

Frederick Classical Charter School (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,200/yr

Visitation Academy (Frederick MD)

Catholic · PK–8 · $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.