Private School Cost: Fremont vs Nashville
Nashville averages $5,900/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Nashville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,200/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.
Fremont
CA
$20,100
avg tuition/year
Nashville
TN
$14,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fremont | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $20,100/yr | $14,200/yr | +$5,900 |
| Religious Schools | $13,100/yr | $8,800/yr | +$4,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $39,000/yr | $26,500/yr | +$12,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $17,100/yr | $11,600/yr | +$5,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $20,100/yr | $14,200/yr | +$5,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $24,100/yr | $17,500/yr | +$6,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fremont
$261,300
Nashville
$184,600
Choosing Nashville saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.
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
Nashville
Montgomery Bell Academy
Independent · 7–12 · $29,400/yr
Harpeth Hall School
Independent · 5–12 · $28,800/yr
University School of Nashville
Independent · K–12 · $26,200/yr
Father Ryan High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/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.