Is private school cheaper in Honolulu or Lakeland?

Lakeland has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $10,600/year less, or $137,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lakeland over Honolulu?

Average tuition in Lakeland is $10,600/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $137,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Honolulu, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do Honolulu and Lakeland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Honolulu vs Lakeland

Lakeland averages $10,600/year less for private school (110% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Honolulu	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,200/yr	$9,600/yr	+$10,600
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$6,600/yr	+$6,300
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$19,800/yr	+$17,800
Elementary (K-5)	$17,200/yr	$8,200/yr	+$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$20,200/yr	$9,600/yr	+$10,600
High School (9-12)	$24,200/yr	$11,500/yr	+$12,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Honolulu

$262,600

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing Lakeland saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.

Sample Schools

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.