Private School Cost in Tampa 2026
Private schools in Tampa average $15,200/year. 23% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,500/year; independent schools average $26,500/year.
City Average
$15,200
per year
Monthly Est.
$1,267
per month
Private Schools
210
in Tampa
vs National
+$2,850
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Tampa (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$12,500/yr
~$1,041/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$15,200/yr
~$1,266/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$18,800/yr
~$1,566/mo
Tuition by School Type in Tampa
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$9,500/yr
+19% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$26,500/yr
+6% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$15,200/yr
+23% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Tampa
Starting From
$6,500
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$15,200
Typical school
Top End
$36,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Tampa private schools fall between $6,500 and $36,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Tampa: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Academy at the Lakes | $26,400–$28,800 |
| Tampa Preparatory School | $28,200–$31,400 |
| Jesuit High School Tampa | $17,400 |
| Academy of the Holy Names | $14,800 |
| Bayshore Christian School | $11,200–$13,400 |
| Plant City Christian Academy | $8,400–$10,200 |
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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