Is private school cheaper in Buffalo or Miami?

Buffalo has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Buffalo is $100/year less than Miami. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,600/year in Buffalo, $10,800/year in Miami.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Buffalo averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Miami averages $18,600/year ($6,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Buffalo vs Miami

Buffalo averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Buffalo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. Religious schools run $10,600/year on the low end.

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Miami

$18,600

avg tuition/year

$6,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Buffalo	Miami	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$18,600/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$10,600/yr	$10,800/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$39,400/yr	$34,000/yr	+$5,400
Elementary (K-5)	$15,700/yr	$15,500/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$18,600/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$22,200/yr	$23,200/yr	-$1,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Buffalo

$240,500

Miami

$241,800

Choosing Buffalo saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Buffalo

Canisius High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Buffalo Seminary

Independent · 7–12 · $22,400/yr

Nardin Academy

Catholic · PK–12 · $16,800/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.