Private School Cost: Cary vs Jacksonville
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Cary
NC
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Jacksonville
FL
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cary | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,100/yr | $7,600/yr | +$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $24,100/yr | $21,500/yr | +$2,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,800/yr | $9,400/yr | +$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $13,800/yr | $14,200/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cary
$149,500
Jacksonville
$149,500
Sample Schools
Cary
Cary Academy
Independent · 6–12 · $25,800/yr
Thales Academy (Cary)
Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr
Jacksonville
Bolles School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Independent · PK–12 · $21,800-$23,400/yr
Bishop Kenny High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
Ponte Vedra High School (Public)
Public (Reference) · 9–12
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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.