Is private school cheaper in Lincoln or Miami?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. That's $11,400/year less, or $148,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lincoln over Miami?

Average tuition in Lincoln is $11,400/year less than Miami. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $148,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Lincoln, $10,800/year in Miami.

How do Lincoln and Miami private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average). Miami averages $18,600/year ($6,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Lincoln vs Miami

Lincoln averages $11,400/year less for private school (158% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $148,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Miami

$18,600

avg tuition/year

$6,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lincoln	Miami	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,200/yr	$18,600/yr	-$11,400
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$10,800/yr	-$5,800
Independent/Prep	$15,600/yr	$34,000/yr	-$18,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,100/yr	$15,500/yr	-$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$7,200/yr	$18,600/yr	-$11,400
High School (9-12)	$8,600/yr	$23,200/yr	-$14,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lincoln

$93,600

Miami

$241,800

Choosing Lincoln saves $148,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $296,400.

Sample Schools

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Miami

Ransom Everglades School

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800-$45,200/yr

Palmer Trinity School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,600/yr

Christopher Columbus High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Catholic · 6–12 · $15,900/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.