Is private school cheaper in Gainesville or Provo?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $9,900/year in Gainesville. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Provo over Gainesville?

Average tuition in Provo is $1,400/year less than Gainesville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Gainesville, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Gainesville and Provo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Gainesville averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Gainesville vs Provo

Provo averages $1,400/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $9,900/year in Gainesville. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Gainesville

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Gainesville	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,900/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,400
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$5,900/yr	+$900
Independent/Prep	$20,400/yr	$16,900/yr	+$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$9,900/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,400
High School (9-12)	$11,900/yr	$10,200/yr	+$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Gainesville

$128,700

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

Sample Schools

Gainesville

Buchholz High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Gainesville Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.