Is private school cheaper in Elk Grove or Frederick?

Elk Grove has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Elk Grove is $200/year less than Frederick. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,700/year in Elk Grove, $11,300/year in Frederick.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elk Grove averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average). Frederick averages $16,700/year ($4,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Elk Grove vs Frederick

Elk Grove averages $200/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Elk Grove is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Elk Grove

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elk Grove	Frederick	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,500/yr	$16,700/yr	-$200
Religious Schools	$10,700/yr	$11,300/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$32,000/yr	$35,100/yr	-$3,100
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$14,200/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$16,500/yr	$16,700/yr	-$200
High School (9-12)	$19,800/yr	$20,000/yr	-$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elk Grove

$214,500

Frederick

$217,100

Choosing Elk Grove saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Elk Grove

Laguna Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Father Keith B. Kenny School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.