Is private school cheaper in Davie or Meridian?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. That's $2,900/year less, or $37,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Meridian over Davie?

Average tuition in Meridian is $2,900/year less than Davie. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $37,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Davie, $5,300/year in Meridian.

How do Davie and Meridian private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Davie averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Davie vs Meridian

Meridian averages $2,900/year less for private school (37% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Davie

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Davie	Meridian	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$2,900
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$5,300/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$21,900/yr	$15,100/yr	+$6,800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$2,900
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Davie

$139,100

Meridian

$101,400

Choosing Meridian saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.

Sample Schools

Davie

Nova Southeastern University Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400-$22,800/yr

St. Bonaventure School (Davie)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.