Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Lakeland?

Lakeland has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $11,300/year less, or $146,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lakeland over Jersey City?

Average tuition in Lakeland is $11,300/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $146,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do Jersey City and Lakeland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Lakeland

Lakeland averages $11,300/year less for private school (118% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $146,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$9,600/yr	+$11,300
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$6,600/yr	+$6,900
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$19,800/yr	+$25,000
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$8,200/yr	+$9,600
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$9,600/yr	+$11,300
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$11,500/yr	+$13,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing Lakeland saves $146,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $293,800.

Sample Schools

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Full Jersey City breakdown → Full Lakeland breakdown →

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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.