Private School Cost: Daly City vs Fremont
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $20,100/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Daly City
CA
$20,100
avg tuition/year
Fremont
CA
$20,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Daly City | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $20,100/yr | $20,100/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $13,100/yr | $13,100/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $39,000/yr | $39,000/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $17,100/yr | $17,100/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $20,100/yr | $20,100/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $24,100/yr | $24,100/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Daly City
$261,300
Fremont
$261,300
Sample Schools
Daly City
Archbishop Riordan High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $25,800/yr
Holy Angels School (Daly City)
Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/yr
Fremont
Mission San Jose High School (Private)
Independent · 9–12 · $22,400/yr
Fremont Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $14,800-$17,200/yr
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.