Is private school cheaper in Cheyenne or Miami Gardens?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $9,900/year in Miami Gardens. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $2,000/year less than Miami Gardens. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Cheyenne, $6,800/year in Miami Gardens.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average). Miami Gardens averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Miami Gardens

Cheyenne averages $2,000/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $9,900/year in Miami Gardens. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Miami Gardens

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cheyenne	Miami Gardens	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$9,900/yr	-$2,000
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$6,800/yr	-$1,300
Independent/Prep	$15,200/yr	$20,400/yr	-$5,200
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$8,400/yr	-$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$9,900/yr	-$2,000
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$11,900/yr	-$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cheyenne

$102,700

Miami Gardens

$128,700

Choosing Cheyenne saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

Sample Schools

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr

Miami Gardens

North Miami Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Monica School (Miami Gardens)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.