Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Fremont?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frederick is $3,400/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $13,100/year in Fremont.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Frederick averages $16,700/year ($4,350 above average). Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Fremont

Frederick averages $3,400/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Fremont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$3,400
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$39,000/yr	-$3,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$17,100/yr	-$2,900
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$3,400
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$24,100/yr	-$4,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Fremont

$261,300

Choosing Frederick saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

Sample Schools

Frederick

Frederick Classical Charter School (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,200/yr

Visitation Academy (Frederick MD)

Catholic · PK–8 · $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

Full Frederick breakdown → Full Fremont 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.