Is private school cheaper in Fort Lauderdale or Minneapolis?

Fort Lauderdale has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fort Lauderdale over Minneapolis?

Average tuition in Fort Lauderdale is $3,300/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,100/year in Fort Lauderdale, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Fort Lauderdale and Minneapolis private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Lauderdale averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Lauderdale vs Minneapolis

Fort Lauderdale averages $3,300/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Lauderdale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $8,100/year on the low end.

Fort Lauderdale

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Lauderdale	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$15,000/yr	-$3,300
Religious Schools	$8,100/yr	$9,200/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$24,100/yr	$27,500/yr	-$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$12,200/yr	-$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$15,000/yr	-$3,300
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$18,500/yr	-$4,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Lauderdale

$152,100

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Fort Lauderdale saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

Sample Schools

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.