Is private school cheaper in Fort Lauderdale or New York City?

Fort Lauderdale has lower average private school tuition at $11,700/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. That's $26,800/year less, or $348,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fort Lauderdale over New York City?

Average tuition in Fort Lauderdale is $26,800/year less than New York City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $348,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,100/year in Fort Lauderdale, $17,500/year in New York City.

How do Fort Lauderdale and New York City 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). New York City averages $38,500/year ($26,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Lauderdale vs New York City

Fort Lauderdale averages $26,800/year less for private school (229% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $348,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Lauderdale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,700/year vs $38,500/year in New York City. Religious schools run $8,100/year on the low end.

Fort Lauderdale

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Lower cost

New York City

$38,500

avg tuition/year

$26,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Lauderdale	New York City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$38,500/yr	-$26,800
Religious Schools	$8,100/yr	$17,500/yr	-$9,400
Independent/Prep	$24,100/yr	$58,000/yr	-$33,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$32,000/yr	-$22,100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$38,500/yr	-$26,800
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$48,000/yr	-$34,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Lauderdale

$152,100

New York City

$500,500

Choosing Fort Lauderdale saves $348,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $696,800.

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

New York City

Dalton School

Independent · K–12 · $60,310/yr

Trinity School NYC

Independent · K–12 · $59,900/yr

Horace Mann School

Independent · K–12 · $59,200/yr

Regis High School

Catholic (tuition-free) · 9–12

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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.