Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls has lower average private school tuition at $5,900/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $14,200/year less, or $184,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sioux Falls is $14,200/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $184,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $4,200/year in Sioux Falls.

How do Fremont and Sioux Falls 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). Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year ($6,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls averages $14,200/year less for private school (241% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $184,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Sioux Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $5,900/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $4,200/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Sioux Falls

$5,900

avg tuition/year

$6,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Sioux Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$5,900/yr	+$14,200
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$4,200/yr	+$8,900
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$12,000/yr	+$27,000
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$5,000/yr	+$12,100
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$5,900/yr	+$14,200
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$7,100/yr	+$17,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Sioux Falls

$76,700

Choosing Sioux Falls saves $184,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $369,200.

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

Sioux Falls

O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.