Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Jacksonville?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $11,500/year in Jacksonville. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Greenville over Jacksonville?

Average tuition in Greenville is $3,000/year less than Jacksonville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $7,600/year in Jacksonville.

How do Greenville and Jacksonville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Jacksonville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Jacksonville

Greenville averages $3,000/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $11,500/year in Jacksonville. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Jacksonville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$11,500/yr	-$3,000
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$21,500/yr	-$3,900
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$11,500/yr	-$3,000
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$14,200/yr	-$4,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Jacksonville

$149,500

Choosing Greenville saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

Sample Schools

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Jacksonville

Bolles School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Independent · PK–12 · $21,800-$23,400/yr

Bishop Kenny High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Ponte Vedra High School (Public)

Public (Reference) · 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.