Private School Cost: Elgin vs Fort Lauderdale
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,700/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Elgin
IL
$11,700
avg tuition/year
Fort Lauderdale
FL
$11,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Elgin | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,700/yr | $11,700/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,400/yr | $8,100/yr | -$700 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,100/yr | $24,100/yr | +$3,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,900/yr | $9,900/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,700/yr | $11,700/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,000/yr | $14,000/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Elgin
$152,100
Fort Lauderdale
$152,100
Sample Schools
Elgin
Timothy Christian Schools (Elgin)
Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$13,800/yr
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Fort Lauderdale
Pine Crest School
Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr
Cardinal Gibbons High School (Ft. Laud.)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Westminster Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $18,400/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.