Private School Cost: Lakeland vs Macon
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $9,600/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Lakeland
FL
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Macon
GA
$9,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Lakeland | Macon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,600/yr | $9,600/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $6,600/yr | $6,600/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $19,800/yr | $19,400/yr | +$400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $8,200/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,600/yr | $9,600/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Lakeland
$124,800
Macon
$124,800
Sample Schools
Lakeland
All Saints Academy (Lakeland)
Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr
Victory Christian School (Lakeland)
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Macon
Stratford Academy (Macon)
Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr
Mount de Sales Academy
Catholic · PK–12 · $10,800/yr
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.