Is private school cheaper in Clearwater or Syracuse?

Clearwater has lower average private school tuition at $10,200/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $8,300/year less, or $107,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clearwater is $8,300/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $107,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,100/year in Clearwater, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Clearwater and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Clearwater vs Syracuse

Clearwater averages $8,300/year less for private school (81% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $107,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Clearwater is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,200/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Clearwater

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clearwater	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$8,300
Religious Schools	$7,100/yr	$10,600/yr	-$3,500
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$39,400/yr	-$18,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,700/yr	$15,700/yr	-$7,000
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$8,300
High School (9-12)	$12,200/yr	$22,200/yr	-$10,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clearwater

$132,600

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Clearwater saves $107,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $215,800.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.