Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Montgomery?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $12,700/year less, or $165,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Montgomery is $12,700/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $165,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $5,500/year in Montgomery.

How do Fremont and Montgomery 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). Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Montgomery

Montgomery averages $12,700/year less for private school (172% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $165,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Montgomery	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$7,400/yr	+$12,700
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$5,500/yr	+$7,600
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$15,100/yr	+$23,900
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$6,300/yr	+$10,800
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$7,400/yr	+$12,700
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$8,900/yr	+$15,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Montgomery

$96,200

Choosing Montgomery saves $165,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $330,200.

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

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/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.