Private School Cost: Clovis vs Lakeland
Lakeland averages $4,800/year less for private school (50% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.
Clovis
CA
$14,400
avg tuition/year
Lakeland
FL
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Clovis | Lakeland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,400/yr | $9,600/yr | +$4,800 |
| Religious Schools | $9,400/yr | $6,600/yr | +$2,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $28,100/yr | $19,800/yr | +$8,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $8,200/yr | +$4,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,400/yr | $9,600/yr | +$4,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $17,300/yr | $11,500/yr | +$5,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Clovis
$187,200
Lakeland
$124,800
Choosing Lakeland saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.
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
Lakeland
All Saints Academy (Lakeland)
Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr
Victory Christian School (Lakeland)
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
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.