Is private school cheaper in Elgin or Miramar?

Miramar has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. That's $1,000/year less, or $13,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Miramar over Elgin?

Average tuition in Miramar is $1,000/year less than Elgin. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $13,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Elgin, $7,300/year in Miramar.

How do Elgin and Miramar private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elgin averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Miramar averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Elgin vs Miramar

Miramar averages $1,000/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $13,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Miramar is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Miramar

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elgin	Miramar	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,000
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$7,300/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$21,900/yr	+$5,200
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$9,100/yr	+$800
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$10,700/yr	+$1,000
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elgin

$152,100

Miramar

$139,100

Choosing Miramar saves $13,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $26,000.

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

Miramar

Westminster Christian School (Miramar)

Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

American Heritage School (Broward)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/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.