Private School Cost: Clovis vs Jacksonville
Jacksonville averages $2,900/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Clovis
CA
$14,400
avg tuition/year
Jacksonville
FL
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Clovis | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,400/yr | $11,500/yr | +$2,900 |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $7,600/yr | +$1,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,100/yr | $21,500/yr | +$6,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $9,400/yr | +$2,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,400/yr | $11,500/yr | +$2,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $17,300/yr | $14,200/yr | +$3,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Clovis
$187,200
Jacksonville
$149,500
Choosing Jacksonville saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.
Sample Schools
Clovis
Clovis Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr
St. Anthony of Padua School
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.