Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Tacoma?

Tacoma has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $6,400/year less, or $83,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tacoma is $6,400/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $83,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $9,400/year in Tacoma.

How do Fremont and Tacoma 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). Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Tacoma

Tacoma averages $6,400/year less for private school (47% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $83,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tacoma is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Tacoma	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$13,700/yr	+$6,400
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$29,400/yr	+$9,600
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$11,600/yr	+$5,500
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$13,700/yr	+$6,400
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$16,400/yr	+$7,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Tacoma

$178,100

Choosing Tacoma saves $83,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $166,400.

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

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.