Is private school cheaper in Lakeland or Syracuse?

Lakeland has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $8,900/year less, or $115,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakeland is $8,900/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $115,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Lakeland, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Lakeland vs Syracuse

Lakeland averages $8,900/year less for private school (93% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $115,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakeland	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$8,900
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$10,600/yr	-$4,000
Independent/Prep	$19,800/yr	$39,400/yr	-$19,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$15,700/yr	-$7,500
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$8,900
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$22,200/yr	-$10,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakeland

$124,800

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Lakeland saves $115,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $231,400.

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

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.