How much does private school cost in West Palm Beach?

Private school in West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year in 2026 — 9% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,800/year; independent and prep schools average $23,200/year. West Palm Beach has approximately 185 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in West Palm Beach for 2026?

West Palm Beach private school tuition ranges from $6,300 to $18,600/year. The city average is $11,300/year ($942/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,800/year; top independent day schools can reach $18,600+.

How does West Palm Beach private school cost compare to the national average?

West Palm Beach private school tuition averages $11,300/year, which is 9% below the national average ($12,350/year). West Palm Beach sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in West Palm Beach?

The most affordable private schools in West Palm Beach are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,800/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in West Palm Beach 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in West Palm Beach?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At West Palm Beach's average of $11,300/year, a household income of $94,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in West Palm Beach average $11,300/year. 9% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,800/year; independent schools average $23,200/year.

City Average

$11,300

per year

Monthly Est.

$942

per month

Private Schools

185

in West Palm Beach

vs National

-$1,050

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in West Palm Beach (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$9,600/yr

~$800/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$11,300/yr

~$941/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$13,600/yr

~$1,133/mo

Tuition by School Type in West Palm Beach

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,800/yr

-3% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$23,200/yr

-7% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$11,300/yr

-9% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in West Palm Beach

Starting From

$6,300

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$11,300

Typical school

Top End

$18,600+

Elite prep schools

Most West Palm Beach private schools fall between $6,300 and $18,600/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in West Palm Beach: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Palm Beach Day Academy	$32,400	Independent	PK–8
Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)	$15,200	Catholic	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.