Is private school cheaper in Clarksville or Jacksonville?

Clarksville has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $11,500/year in Jacksonville. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Clarksville over Jacksonville?

Average tuition in Clarksville is $1,900/year less than Jacksonville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Clarksville, $7,600/year in Jacksonville.

How do Clarksville and Jacksonville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clarksville averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Jacksonville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Jacksonville

Clarksville averages $1,900/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $11,500/year in Jacksonville. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Clarksville

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clarksville	Jacksonville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$11,500/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$7,600/yr	-$800
Independent/Prep	$20,300/yr	$21,500/yr	-$1,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$11,500/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$14,200/yr	-$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clarksville

$124,800

Jacksonville

$149,500

Choosing Clarksville saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

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

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.