Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Rochester?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $18,100/year in Rochester. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frederick is $1,400/year less than Rochester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $10,400/year in Rochester.

How do Frederick and Rochester 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). Rochester averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Rochester

Frederick averages $1,400/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $18,100/year in Rochester. Religious schools run $10,400/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Rochester

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Rochester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$18,100/yr	-$1,400
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$10,400/yr	+$900
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$38,500/yr	-$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$15,400/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$18,100/yr	-$1,400
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$21,700/yr	-$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Rochester

$235,300

Choosing Frederick saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

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

Rochester

McQuaid Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Allendale Columbia School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Full Frederick breakdown → Full Rochester 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.