Private School Cost: Miami Gardens vs Santa Clarita
Miami Gardens averages $8,100/year less for private school (82% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $105,300 per child.
Bottom Line
Miami Gardens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.
Miami Gardens
FL
$9,900
avg tuition/year
Santa Clarita
CA
$18,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Miami Gardens | Santa Clarita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,900/yr | $18,000/yr | -$8,100 |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $11,700/yr | -$4,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,400/yr | $35,100/yr | -$14,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,400/yr | $15,300/yr | -$6,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,900/yr | $18,000/yr | -$8,100 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,900/yr | $21,600/yr | -$9,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Miami Gardens
$128,700
Santa Clarita
$234,000
Choosing Miami Gardens saves $105,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $210,600.
Sample Schools
Miami Gardens
North Miami Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
St. Monica School (Miami Gardens)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/yr
Santa Clarita
The Masters School (Santa Clarita)
Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr
West Ranch Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.