Is private school cheaper in Akron or Lakeland?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $9,600/year in Lakeland. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Akron over Lakeland?

Average tuition in Akron is $1,200/year less than Lakeland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do Akron and Lakeland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Akron averages $8,400/year ($3,950 below average). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Lakeland

Akron averages $1,200/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $9,600/year in Lakeland. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$9,600/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$6,600/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$19,800/yr	-$300
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$9,600/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$11,500/yr	-$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing Akron saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.