Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Jacksonville?

Jacksonville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Jacksonville over Colorado Springs?

Average tuition in Jacksonville is $1,600/year less than Colorado Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $7,600/year in Jacksonville.

How do Colorado Springs and Jacksonville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Colorado Springs averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Jacksonville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Jacksonville

Jacksonville averages $1,600/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Jacksonville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$11,500/yr	+$1,600
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$7,600/yr	+$900
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$21,500/yr	+$4,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$9,400/yr	+$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$11,500/yr	+$1,600
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$14,200/yr	+$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Jacksonville

$149,500

Choosing Jacksonville saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $12,800/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.