Private School Cost: League City vs Tampa
League City averages $500/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.
Bottom Line
League City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $12,500/year in Tampa. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
League City
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tampa
FL
$12,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | League City | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $12,500/yr | -$500 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $8,200/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $23,500/yr | +$1,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $10,200/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $12,500/yr | -$500 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $15,500/yr | -$1,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
League City
$156,000
Tampa
$162,500
Choosing League City saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.
Sample Schools
League City
Bay Area Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
St. Mary's Seminary (League City)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.