Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Tallahassee?

Tallahassee has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tallahassee is $3,500/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $6,800/year in Tallahassee.

How do Lakewood and Tallahassee 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). Tallahassee averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Tallahassee

Tallahassee averages $3,500/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Tallahassee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tallahassee

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Tallahassee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$9,900/yr	+$3,500
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$6,800/yr	+$1,900
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$20,400/yr	+$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$8,400/yr	+$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$9,900/yr	+$3,500
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$11,900/yr	+$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Tallahassee

$128,700

Choosing Tallahassee saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Tallahassee

Maclay School (Tallahassee)

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr

St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.