Is private school cheaper in Frederick or San Jose?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. That's $8,500/year less, or $110,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frederick is $8,500/year less than San Jose. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $110,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $13,800/year in San Jose.

How do Frederick and San Jose 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). San Jose averages $25,200/year ($12,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs San Jose

Frederick averages $8,500/year less for private school (51% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $110,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. Religious schools run $11,300/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	San Jose	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$25,200/yr	-$8,500
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$13,800/yr	-$2,500
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$40,500/yr	-$5,400
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$6,300
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$25,200/yr	-$8,500
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$31,200/yr	-$11,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

San Jose

$327,600

Choosing Frederick saves $110,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $221,000.

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

San Jose

Harker School

Independent · K–12 · $48,200-$51,600/yr

Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Presentation High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,800/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.