Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Louisville?

Louisville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. That's $5,200/year less, or $67,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Louisville is $5,200/year less than Frederick. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $67,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $7,800/year in Louisville.

How do Frederick and Louisville 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). Louisville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Louisville

Louisville averages $5,200/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $67,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Louisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Louisville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Louisville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$11,500/yr	+$5,200
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$7,800/yr	+$3,500
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$21,500/yr	+$13,600
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$11,500/yr	+$5,200
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$14,200/yr	+$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Louisville

$149,500

Choosing Louisville saves $67,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $135,200.

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

Louisville

Louisville Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr

Bellarmine University Prep (Affiliated)

Reference · N/A

Male High School (Public Magnet)

Magnet (Free) · 9–12

Trinity High School (Louisville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/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.