Is private school cheaper in Charlotte or Tampa?

Tampa has lower average private school tuition at $12,500/year vs $13,500/year in Charlotte. That's $1,000/year less, or $13,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tampa over Charlotte?

Average tuition in Tampa is $1,000/year less than Charlotte. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $13,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,400/year in Charlotte, $8,200/year in Tampa.

How do Charlotte and Tampa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Charlotte averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average). Tampa averages $12,500/year ($150 above average).

Private School Cost: Charlotte vs Tampa

Tampa averages $1,000/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $13,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Tampa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,500/year vs $13,500/year in Charlotte. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Charlotte

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Tampa

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Charlotte	Tampa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$12,500/yr	+$1,000
Religious Schools	$8,400/yr	$8,200/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$23,500/yr	+$1,500
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$10,200/yr	+$800
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$12,500/yr	+$1,000
High School (9-12)	$16,700/yr	$15,500/yr	+$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Charlotte

$175,500

Tampa

$162,500

Choosing Tampa saves $13,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $26,000.

Sample Schools

Charlotte

Charlotte Latin School

Independent · K–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr

Providence Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

Myers Park Traditional School

Magnet (Free) · K–12

Charlotte Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Tampa

Academy at the Lakes

Independent · PK–12 · $23,800-$26,200/yr

Jesuit High School (Tampa)

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Berkeley Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,200-$29,800/yr

Tampa Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr

Full Charlotte breakdown → Full Tampa breakdown →

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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.