Private School Cost: Little Rock vs Orlando
Little Rock averages $4,400/year less for private school (67% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Little Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.
Little Rock
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Orlando
FL
$11,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Little Rock | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,600/yr | $11,000/yr | -$4,400 |
| Religious Schools | $5,000/yr | $7,600/yr | -$2,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $13,100/yr | $22,600/yr | -$9,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,600/yr | $9,400/yr | -$3,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,600/yr | $11,000/yr | -$4,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $7,900/yr | $13,200/yr | -$5,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Little Rock
$85,800
Orlando
$143,000
Choosing Little Rock saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.
Sample Schools
Little Rock
Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)
Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr
Mount St. Mary Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Orlando
The First Academy (Orlando)
Christian · PK–12 · $16,800/yr
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Independent · PK–12 · $23,400/yr
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
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.