Is private school cheaper in Fremont or Washington DC?

Fremont has lower average private school tuition at $20,100/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $8,300/year less, or $107,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fremont is $8,300/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $107,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,100/year in Fremont, $15,200/year in Washington DC.

How do Fremont and Washington DC 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). Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Fremont vs Washington DC

Fremont averages $8,300/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $107,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Fremont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,100/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $13,100/year on the low end.

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fremont	Washington DC	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,100/yr	$28,400/yr	-$8,300
Religious Schools	$13,100/yr	$15,200/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$39,000/yr	$46,000/yr	-$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$17,100/yr	$23,000/yr	-$5,900
Middle School (6-8)	$20,100/yr	$28,400/yr	-$8,300
High School (9-12)	$24,100/yr	$35,500/yr	-$11,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fremont

$261,300

Washington DC

$369,200

Choosing Fremont saves $107,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $215,800.

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

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.