Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Miramar?

Miramar has lower average private school tuition at $10,700/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Miramar over Lakewood?

Average tuition in Miramar is $2,700/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $7,300/year in Miramar.

How do Lakewood and Miramar private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Miramar averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Miramar

Miramar averages $2,700/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Miramar is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,700/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Miramar

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Miramar	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,700
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$7,300/yr	+$1,400
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$21,900/yr	+$4,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$9,100/yr	+$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,700
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$12,800/yr	+$3,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Miramar

$139,100

Choosing Miramar saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Miramar

Westminster Christian School (Miramar)

Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr

American Heritage School (Broward)

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/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.