Is private school cheaper in Clearwater or Pompano Beach?

Clearwater has lower average private school tuition at $10,200/year vs $10,200/year in Pompano Beach. That's $0/year less, or $0 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clearwater is $0/year less than Pompano Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $0 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,100/year in Clearwater, $7,100/year in Pompano Beach.

How do Clearwater and Pompano Beach 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). Pompano Beach averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Clearwater vs Pompano Beach

Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.

Bottom Line

Both cities average around $10,200/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.

Clearwater

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Pompano Beach

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clearwater	Pompano Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$10,200/yr	Same
Religious Schools	$7,100/yr	$7,100/yr	Same
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$21,100/yr	Same
Elementary (K-5)	$8,700/yr	$8,700/yr	Same
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$10,200/yr	Same
High School (9-12)	$12,200/yr	$12,200/yr	Same

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clearwater

$132,600

Pompano Beach

$132,600

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

Pompano Beach

Monarch High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Saint Coleman Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/yr

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Florida private school costs

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.