Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Orlando?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $7,800/year less, or $101,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $7,800/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $101,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $7,600/year in Orlando.

How do Alexandria and Orlando 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). Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Orlando

Orlando averages $7,800/year less for private school (71% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $101,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/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

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,800
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$7,600/yr	+$5,300
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$22,600/yr	+$15,000
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$6,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,800
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$13,200/yr	+$9,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing Orlando saves $101,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $202,800.

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

Orlando

The First Academy (Orlando)

Christian · PK–12 · $16,800/yr

Lake Highland Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $23,400/yr

Bishop Moore Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.