Is private school cheaper in Buffalo or Orlando?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. That's $7,500/year less, or $97,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $7,500/year less than Buffalo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $97,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,600/year in Buffalo, $7,600/year in Orlando.

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

Private School Cost: Buffalo vs Orlando

Orlando averages $7,500/year less for private school (68% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $97,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $18,500/year in Buffalo. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Buffalo

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Buffalo	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,500
Religious Schools	$10,600/yr	$7,600/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$39,400/yr	$22,600/yr	+$16,800
Elementary (K-5)	$15,700/yr	$9,400/yr	+$6,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$11,000/yr	+$7,500
High School (9-12)	$22,200/yr	$13,200/yr	+$9,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Buffalo

$240,500

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing Orlando saves $97,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $195,000.

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

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.