Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Reno?

Reno has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Reno is $4,900/year less than Frederick. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $8,200/year in Reno.

How do Frederick and Reno 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). Reno averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Reno

Reno averages $4,900/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Reno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Reno	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$11,800/yr	+$4,900
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$8,200/yr	+$3,100
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$23,600/yr	+$11,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$10,000/yr	+$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$11,800/yr	+$4,900
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$14,200/yr	+$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Reno

$153,400

Choosing Reno saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

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

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800/yr

Full Frederick breakdown → Full Reno 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.