Is private school cheaper in Jacksonville or Worcester?

Jacksonville has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $12,100/year less, or $157,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Jacksonville is $12,100/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $157,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Jacksonville, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Jacksonville and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Jacksonville vs Worcester

Jacksonville averages $12,100/year less for private school (105% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $157,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Jacksonville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Jacksonville

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jacksonville	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$23,600/yr	-$12,100
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$5,200
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$48,100/yr	-$26,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$20,100/yr	-$10,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$23,600/yr	-$12,100
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$28,300/yr	-$14,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jacksonville

$149,500

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Jacksonville saves $157,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $314,600.

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

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/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.