Is private school cheaper in Roseville or Washington DC?

Roseville has lower average private school tuition at $16,900/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $11,500/year less, or $149,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Roseville is $11,500/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $149,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Roseville, $15,200/year in Washington DC.

How do Roseville and Washington DC private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average). Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Roseville vs Washington DC

Roseville averages $11,500/year less for private school (68% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $149,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Roseville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,900/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $11,000/year on the low end.

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Lower cost

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Roseville	Washington DC	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,900/yr	$28,400/yr	-$11,500
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$15,200/yr	-$4,200
Independent/Prep	$32,900/yr	$46,000/yr	-$13,100
Elementary (K-5)	$14,400/yr	$23,000/yr	-$8,600
Middle School (6-8)	$16,900/yr	$28,400/yr	-$11,500
High School (9-12)	$20,300/yr	$35,500/yr	-$15,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Roseville

$219,700

Washington DC

$369,200

Choosing Roseville saves $149,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $299,000.

Sample Schools

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/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.