Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Stamford
Jacksonville averages $18,400/year less for private school (160% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $239,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $29,900/year in Stamford. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Jacksonville
FL
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Stamford
CT
$29,900
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Jacksonville | Stamford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $29,900/yr | -$18,400 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $16,500/yr | -$8,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $59,500/yr | -$38,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $25,400/yr | -$16,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $29,900/yr | -$18,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $35,900/yr | -$21,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Jacksonville
$149,500
Stamford
$388,700
Choosing Jacksonville saves $239,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $478,400.
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
Stamford
King School (Stamford)
Independent · PK–12 · $47,800/yr
Bi-Cultural Day School
Independent (Jewish) · K–8 · $26,400/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.