Private School Cost in Jacksonville 2026
Private schools in Jacksonville average $13,800/year. 12% above national avg. Religious schools run $8,800/year; independent schools average $23,500/year.
City Average
$13,800
per year
Monthly Est.
$1,150
per month
Private Schools
175
in Jacksonville
vs National
+$1,450
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Jacksonville (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$11,400/yr
~$950/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$13,800/yr
~$1,150/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$17,000/yr
~$1,416/mo
Tuition by School Type in Jacksonville
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$8,800/yr
+10% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$23,500/yr
-6% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$13,800/yr
+12% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Jacksonville
Starting From
$5,800
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$13,800
Typical school
Top End
$32,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Jacksonville private schools fall between $5,800 and $32,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Jacksonville: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Bolles School | $28,400–$33,200 |
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville | $22,800–$26,400 |
| Bishop Kenny High School | $14,800 |
| Ponte Vedra High School (Private) | $18,400–$22,200 |
| Grace Christian Academy | $9,400–$11,600 |
| Christ's Church Academy | $8,800–$10,400 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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