Is private school cheaper in Jacksonville or Madison?

Madison has lower average private school tuition at $9,300/year vs $11,500/year in Jacksonville. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Madison is $2,200/year less than Jacksonville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Jacksonville, $6,300/year in Madison.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jacksonville averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Madison averages $9,300/year ($3,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Madison

Madison averages $2,200/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Madison is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,300/year vs $11,500/year in Jacksonville. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Madison

$9,300

avg tuition/year

$3,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jacksonville	Madison	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$9,300/yr	+$2,200
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$6,300/yr	+$1,300
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$21,100/yr	+$400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$7,900/yr	+$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$9,300/yr	+$2,200
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$11,200/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jacksonville

$149,500

Madison

$120,900

Choosing Madison saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

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

Madison

Edgewood Campus School

Catholic · PK–8 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/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.