Private School Cost: Miami Gardens vs Worcester
Miami Gardens averages $13,700/year less for private school (138% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $178,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Miami Gardens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.
Miami Gardens
FL
$9,900
avg tuition/year
Worcester
MA
$23,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Miami Gardens | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,900/yr | $23,600/yr | -$13,700 |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $12,800/yr | -$6,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $20,400/yr | $48,100/yr | -$27,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,400/yr | $20,100/yr | -$11,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,900/yr | $23,600/yr | -$13,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $11,900/yr | $28,300/yr | -$16,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Miami Gardens
$128,700
Worcester
$306,800
Choosing Miami Gardens saves $178,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $356,200.
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
Worcester
Holy Name Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Worcester Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/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.