Is private school cheaper in Clearwater or Irvine?

Clearwater has lower average private school tuition at $10,200/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. That's $10,200/year less, or $132,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Clearwater over Irvine?

Average tuition in Clearwater is $10,200/year less than Irvine. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $132,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,100/year in Clearwater, $13,300/year in Irvine.

How do Clearwater and Irvine private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clearwater averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average). Irvine averages $20,400/year ($8,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Clearwater vs Irvine

Clearwater averages $10,200/year less for private school (100% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $132,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Clearwater is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,200/year vs $20,400/year in Irvine. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Clearwater

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Irvine

$20,400

avg tuition/year

$8,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clearwater	Irvine	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$20,400/yr	-$10,200
Religious Schools	$7,100/yr	$13,300/yr	-$6,200
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$39,700/yr	-$18,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,700/yr	$17,300/yr	-$8,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$20,400/yr	-$10,200
High School (9-12)	$12,200/yr	$24,500/yr	-$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clearwater

$132,600

Irvine

$265,200

Choosing Clearwater saves $132,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $265,200.

Sample Schools

Clearwater

Calvary Christian Academy (Clearwater)

Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

Irvine

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $45,200/yr

Woodbridge Village Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $16,800/yr

Our Lady Queen of Angels School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,400-$12,200/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.