Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Honolulu?

Fremont has lower average private school tuition at $20,100/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fremont over Honolulu?

Average tuition in Fremont is $100/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Fremont and Honolulu private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Honolulu

Fremont averages $100/year less for private school (0% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Fremont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,100/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $12,900/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$20,200/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$12,900/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$37,600/yr	+$1,400
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$17,200/yr	-$100
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$20,200/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$24,200/yr	-$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Fremont saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Fremont

Mission San Jose High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Fremont Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $14,800-$17,200/yr

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.