Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Jacksonville?

Jacksonville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $7,300/year less, or $94,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Jacksonville over Alexandria?

Average tuition in Jacksonville is $7,300/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $94,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $7,600/year in Jacksonville.

How do Alexandria and Jacksonville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Alexandria averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Jacksonville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Jacksonville

Jacksonville averages $7,300/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $94,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Jacksonville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$11,500/yr	+$7,300
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$7,600/yr	+$5,300
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$21,500/yr	+$16,100
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$6,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$11,500/yr	+$7,300
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$14,200/yr	+$8,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Jacksonville

$149,500

Choosing Jacksonville saves $94,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $189,800.

Sample Schools

Alexandria

Episcopal High School (Alexandria VA)

Independent (Episcopal) · 9–12 · $65,800/yr

Bishop Ireton High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Jacksonville

Bolles School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Independent · PK–12 · $21,800-$23,400/yr

Bishop Kenny High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Ponte Vedra High School (Public)

Public (Reference) · 9–12

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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.