Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Syracuse
Beaumont averages $8,400/year less for private school (83% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $109,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Beaumont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.
Beaumont
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Syracuse
NY
$18,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Beaumont | Syracuse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,100/yr | $18,500/yr | -$8,400 |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $10,600/yr | -$3,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,300/yr | $39,400/yr | -$18,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,600/yr | $15,700/yr | -$7,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,100/yr | $18,500/yr | -$8,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,100/yr | $22,200/yr | -$10,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Beaumont
$131,300
Syracuse
$240,500
Choosing Beaumont saves $109,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $218,400.
Sample Schools
Beaumont
Kelly Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr
Syracuse
Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)
Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr
Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School
Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/yr
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.