Is private school cheaper in Miami Gardens or Thornton?

Miami Gardens has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Miami Gardens is $3,200/year less than Thornton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Miami Gardens, $8,500/year in Thornton.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Miami Gardens averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average). Thornton averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Miami Gardens vs Thornton

Miami Gardens averages $3,200/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Miami Gardens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Miami Gardens

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Thornton

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Miami Gardens	Thornton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,900/yr	$13,100/yr	-$3,200
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,700
Independent/Prep	$20,400/yr	$25,700/yr	-$5,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$11,100/yr	-$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,900/yr	$13,100/yr	-$3,200
High School (9-12)	$11,900/yr	$15,700/yr	-$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Miami Gardens

$128,700

Thornton

$170,300

Choosing Miami Gardens saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

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

Thornton

Thornton Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Pius X Catholic School (Thornton)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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.