Private School Cost: Grand Rapids vs Miami
Grand Rapids averages $9,300/year less for private school (100% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $120,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Grand Rapids is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. Religious schools run $6,400/year on the low end.
Grand Rapids
MI
$9,300
avg tuition/year
Miami
FL
$18,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Grand Rapids | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,300/yr | $18,600/yr | -$9,300 |
| Religious Schools | $6,400/yr | $10,800/yr | -$4,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,800/yr | $34,000/yr | -$14,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,900/yr | $15,500/yr | -$7,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,300/yr | $18,600/yr | -$9,300 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,200/yr | $23,200/yr | -$12,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Grand Rapids
$120,900
Miami
$241,800
Choosing Grand Rapids saves $120,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $241,800.
Sample Schools
Grand Rapids
West Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr
Christian High School (Grand Rapids)
Christian · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Northpointe Christian Schools
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
Miami
Ransom Everglades School
Independent · 6–12 · $42,800-$45,200/yr
Palmer Trinity School
Independent · 6–12 · $38,600/yr
Christopher Columbus High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Catholic · 6–12 · $15,900/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.