Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Gainesville
Clarksville averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $9,900/year in Gainesville. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.
Clarksville
TN
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Gainesville
FL
$9,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Clarksville | Gainesville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,600/yr | $9,900/yr | -$300 |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $6,800/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $20,300/yr | $20,400/yr | -$100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $8,400/yr | -$200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,600/yr | $9,900/yr | -$300 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,500/yr | $11,900/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Clarksville
$124,800
Gainesville
$128,700
Choosing Clarksville saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.
Sample Schools
Clarksville
New Providence Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
West Creek Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr
Gainesville
Buchholz High School (Private Prep)
Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr
Gainesville Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
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.