Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Miami Gardens?

Miami Gardens has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. That's $5,300/year less, or $68,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Miami Gardens over Boulder?

Average tuition in Miami Gardens is $5,300/year less than Boulder. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $68,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $6,800/year in Miami Gardens.

How do Boulder and Miami Gardens private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boulder averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Miami Gardens averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens averages $5,300/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $68,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Miami Gardens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Miami Gardens

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Miami Gardens	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$9,900/yr	+$5,300
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$6,800/yr	+$3,100
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$20,400/yr	+$9,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$8,400/yr	+$4,500
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$9,900/yr	+$5,300
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$11,900/yr	+$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Miami Gardens

$128,700

Choosing Miami Gardens saves $68,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $137,800.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/yr

Miami Gardens

North Miami Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Monica School (Miami Gardens)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.