Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Los Angeles?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. That's $10,100/year less, or $131,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frederick is $10,100/year less than Los Angeles. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $131,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $13,500/year in Los Angeles.

How do Frederick and Los Angeles 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). Los Angeles averages $26,800/year ($14,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Los Angeles

Frederick averages $10,100/year less for private school (60% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $131,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Los Angeles

$26,800

avg tuition/year

$14,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Los Angeles	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$26,800/yr	-$10,100
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$13,500/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$42,000/yr	-$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$22,000/yr	-$7,800
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$26,800/yr	-$10,100
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$32,000/yr	-$12,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Los Angeles

$348,400

Choosing Frederick saves $131,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $262,600.

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

Los Angeles

Harvard-Westlake School

Independent · 7–12 · $47,890/yr

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

Independent · K–12 · $44,370/yr

Marlborough School

Independent · 7–12 · $44,800/yr

St. Monica Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/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.