Is private school cheaper in Fremont or St. Louis?

St. Louis has lower average private school tuition at $13,000/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $7,100/year less, or $92,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing St. Louis over Fremont?

Average tuition in St. Louis is $7,100/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $92,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $8,400/year in St. Louis.

How do Fremont and St. Louis 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). St. Louis averages $13,000/year ($650 above average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs St. Louis

St. Louis averages $7,100/year less for private school (55% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $92,300 per child.

Bottom Line

St. Louis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

St. Louis

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	St. Louis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$13,000/yr	+$7,100
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$8,400/yr	+$4,700
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$24,500/yr	+$14,500
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$10,600/yr	+$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$13,000/yr	+$7,100
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$16,000/yr	+$8,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

St. Louis

$169,000

Choosing St. Louis saves $92,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $184,600.

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

St. Louis

John Burroughs School

Independent · 7–12 · $28,400-$30,800/yr

MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School)

Independent · JK–12 · $30,200-$32,800/yr

Chaminade College Preparatory

Catholic · 6–12 · $16,800/yr

St. Louis University High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/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.