Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Syracuse?

Frederick has lower average private school tuition at $16,700/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Frederick is $1,800/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Frederick and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Syracuse

Frederick averages $1,800/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Frederick is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,700/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $10,600/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$18,500/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$10,600/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$39,400/yr	-$4,300
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$15,700/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$18,500/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$22,200/yr	-$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Frederick saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Frederick breakdown → Full Syracuse 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.