Is private school cheaper in Jacksonville or Seattle?

Jacksonville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. That's $13,000/year less, or $169,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Jacksonville is $13,000/year less than Seattle. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $169,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Jacksonville, $13,200/year in Seattle.

How do Jacksonville and Seattle 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). Seattle averages $24,500/year ($12,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Seattle

Jacksonville averages $13,000/year less for private school (113% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $169,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $24,500/year in Seattle. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Seattle

$24,500

avg tuition/year

$12,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jacksonville	Seattle	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$24,500/yr	-$13,000
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$13,200/yr	-$5,600
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$38,000/yr	-$16,500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$20,000/yr	-$10,600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$24,500/yr	-$13,000
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$30,500/yr	-$16,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jacksonville

$149,500

Seattle

$318,500

Choosing Jacksonville saves $169,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $338,000.

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

Seattle

University Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800/yr

Northwest School

Independent · 6–12 · $39,400/yr

Seattle Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,200/yr

O'Dea High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/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.