Is private school cheaper in Cleveland or West Palm Beach?

Cleveland has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cleveland over West Palm Beach?

Average tuition in Cleveland is $100/year less than West Palm Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Cleveland, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Cleveland and West Palm Beach private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cleveland averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Cleveland vs West Palm Beach

Cleveland averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Cleveland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Cleveland

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cleveland	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$11,300/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$7,800/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$21,000/yr	$23,200/yr	-$2,200
Elementary (K-5)	$9,200/yr	$9,600/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$11,300/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$13,600/yr	+$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cleveland

$145,600

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing Cleveland saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Cleveland

University School (Cleveland)

Independent · JK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Laurel School (Cleveland)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr

St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Edward High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr

Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.