Is private school cheaper in Davie or Pittsburgh?

Davie has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Davie is $1,500/year less than Pittsburgh. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Davie, $7,800/year in Pittsburgh.

How do Davie and Pittsburgh 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). Pittsburgh averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Davie vs Pittsburgh

Davie averages $1,500/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Davie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Davie

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Pittsburgh

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Davie	Pittsburgh	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$12,200/yr	-$1,500
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$7,800/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$21,900/yr	$22,800/yr	-$900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$10,000/yr	-$900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$12,200/yr	-$1,500
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$15,000/yr	-$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Davie

$139,100

Pittsburgh

$158,600

Choosing Davie saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

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

Pittsburgh

Shady Side Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr

Winchester Thurston School

Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

North Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Full Davie breakdown → Full Pittsburgh breakdown →

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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.