Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Orlando?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $4,200/year less than Boulder. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $7,600/year in Orlando.

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

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Orlando

Orlando averages $4,200/year less for private school (38% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,200
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$7,600/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$22,600/yr	+$7,300
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$11,000/yr	+$4,200
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$13,200/yr	+$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing Orlando saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/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.