Is private school cheaper in Jersey City or Tampa?

Tampa has lower average private school tuition at $12,500/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $8,400/year less, or $109,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tampa is $8,400/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $109,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Jersey City, $8,200/year in Tampa.

How do Jersey City and Tampa 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). Tampa averages $12,500/year ($150 above average).

Private School Cost: Jersey City vs Tampa

Tampa averages $8,400/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $109,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tampa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,500/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Tampa

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Jersey City	Tampa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,900/yr	$12,500/yr	+$8,400
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$8,200/yr	+$5,300
Independent/Prep	$44,800/yr	$23,500/yr	+$21,300
Elementary (K-5)	$17,800/yr	$10,200/yr	+$7,600
Middle School (6-8)	$20,900/yr	$12,500/yr	+$8,400
High School (9-12)	$25,100/yr	$15,500/yr	+$9,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Jersey City

$271,700

Tampa

$162,500

Choosing Tampa saves $109,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $218,400.

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

Tampa

Academy at the Lakes

Independent · PK–12 · $23,800-$26,200/yr

Jesuit High School (Tampa)

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Berkeley Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,200-$29,800/yr

Tampa Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,200/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.