Is private school cheaper in High Point or Orlando?

High Point has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing High Point over Orlando?

Average tuition in High Point is $1,800/year less than Orlando. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,500/year in High Point, $7,600/year in Orlando.

How do High Point and Orlando private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: High Point vs Orlando

High Point averages $1,800/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	High Point	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$6,500/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$22,600/yr	-$3,200
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$11,000/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$13,200/yr	-$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing High Point saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/yr

Orlando

The First Academy (Orlando)

Christian · PK–12 · $16,800/yr

Lake Highland Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $23,400/yr

Bishop Moore Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.