Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach has lower average private school tuition at $13,200/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $6,900/year less, or $89,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Virginia Beach is $6,900/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $89,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $8,600/year in Virginia Beach.

How do Fremont and Virginia Beach 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). Virginia Beach averages $13,200/year ($850 above average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach averages $6,900/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $89,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Virginia Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,200/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Virginia Beach

$13,200

avg tuition/year

$850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Virginia Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$13,200/yr	+$6,900
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$8,600/yr	+$4,500
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$24,500/yr	+$14,500
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$10,800/yr	+$6,300
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$13,200/yr	+$6,900
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$16,200/yr	+$7,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Virginia Beach

$171,600

Choosing Virginia Beach saves $89,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $179,400.

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

Virginia Beach

Norfolk Academy

Independent · 1–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr

Cape Henry Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Kellam High School (Public)

Public (Reference) · 9–12

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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.