Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Louisville
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Jacksonville
FL
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Louisville
KY
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Jacksonville | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $7,800/yr | -$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $21,500/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $9,400/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $14,200/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Jacksonville
$149,500
Louisville
$149,500
Sample Schools
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
Louisville
Louisville Collegiate School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,200/yr
Bellarmine University Prep (Affiliated)
Reference · N/A
Male High School (Public Magnet)
Magnet (Free) · 9–12
Trinity High School (Louisville)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/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.