Private School Cost: Fremont vs San Francisco
Fremont averages $14,100/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $183,300 per child.
Bottom Line
Fremont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,100/year vs $34,200/year in San Francisco. Religious schools run $13,100/year on the low end.
Fremont
CA
$20,100
avg tuition/year
San Francisco
CA
$34,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fremont | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $20,100/yr | $34,200/yr | -$14,100 |
| Religious Schools | $13,100/yr | $16,000/yr | -$2,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $39,000/yr | $52,000/yr | -$13,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $17,100/yr | $28,000/yr | -$10,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $20,100/yr | $34,200/yr | -$14,100 |
| High School (9-12) | $24,100/yr | $42,000/yr | -$17,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fremont
$261,300
San Francisco
$444,600
Choosing Fremont saves $183,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $366,600.
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
San Francisco
San Francisco University High School
Independent · 9–12 · $56,830/yr
The Urban School of San Francisco
Independent · 9–12 · $56,200/yr
Katherine Delmar Burke School
Independent · K–8 · $48,900/yr
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Catholic · 9–12 · $24,600/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.