Is private school cheaper in Independence or Miami?

Independence has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. That's $10,500/year less, or $136,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Independence over Miami?

Average tuition in Independence is $10,500/year less than Miami. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $136,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Independence, $10,800/year in Miami.

How do Independence and Miami private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Independence averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average). Miami averages $18,600/year ($6,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Independence vs Miami

Independence averages $10,500/year less for private school (130% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $136,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Independence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Independence

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Miami

$18,600

avg tuition/year

$6,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Independence	Miami	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,100/yr	$18,600/yr	-$10,500
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$10,800/yr	-$5,100
Independent/Prep	$18,900/yr	$34,000/yr	-$15,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,900/yr	$15,500/yr	-$8,600
Middle School (6-8)	$8,100/yr	$18,600/yr	-$10,500
High School (9-12)	$9,700/yr	$23,200/yr	-$13,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Independence

$105,300

Miami

$241,800

Choosing Independence saves $136,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $273,000.

Sample Schools

Independence

Van Horn Academy (Independence MO)

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Truman Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.