Private School Cost: Bellevue vs Miami
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $18,600/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Bellevue
WA
$18,600
avg tuition/year
Miami
FL
$18,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Bellevue | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,600/yr | $18,600/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $12,700/yr | $10,800/yr | +$1,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $39,700/yr | $34,000/yr | +$5,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,800/yr | $15,500/yr | +$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,600/yr | $18,600/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $22,300/yr | $23,200/yr | -$900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Bellevue
$241,800
Miami
$241,800
Sample Schools
Bellevue
The Overlake School
Independent · 5–12 · $37,800/yr
Bellevue Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr
Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr
Miami
Ransom Everglades School
Independent · 6–12 · $42,800-$45,200/yr
Palmer Trinity School
Independent · 6–12 · $38,600/yr
Christopher Columbus High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Catholic · 6–12 · $15,900/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.