Private School Cost in Miami 2026
Private schools in Miami average $18,600/year. 51% above national avg. Religious schools run $10,800/year; independent schools average $34,000/year.
City Average
$18,600
per year
Monthly Est.
$1,550
per month
Private Schools
510
in Miami
vs National
+$6,250
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Miami (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$15,500/yr
~$1,291/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$18,600/yr
~$1,550/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$23,200/yr
~$1,933/mo
Tuition by School Type in Miami
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$10,800/yr
+35% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$34,000/yr
+36% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$18,600/yr
+51% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Miami
Starting From
$6,500
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$18,600
Typical school
Top End
$48,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Miami private schools fall between $6,500 and $48,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Miami: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Ransom Everglades School | $42,800–$45,200 |
| Palmer Trinity School | $38,600 |
| Christopher Columbus High School | $16,200 |
| Belen Jesuit Preparatory School | $15,900 |
| Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School | $14,800 |
| Westminster Christian School | $18,500–$22,400 |
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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