Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Syracuse
Jacksonville averages $7,000/year less for private school (61% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $91,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Jacksonville
FL
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Syracuse
NY
$18,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Jacksonville | Syracuse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $18,500/yr | -$7,000 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $10,600/yr | -$3,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $39,400/yr | -$17,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $15,700/yr | -$6,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $18,500/yr | -$7,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $22,200/yr | -$8,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Jacksonville
$149,500
Syracuse
$240,500
Choosing Jacksonville saves $91,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $182,000.
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
Syracuse
Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)
Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr
Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School
Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.