Is private school cheaper in Miami or Philadelphia?

Miami has lower average private school tuition at $18,600/year vs $20,200/year in Philadelphia. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Miami is $1,600/year less than Philadelphia. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Miami, $11,400/year in Philadelphia.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Miami averages $18,600/year ($6,250 above average). Philadelphia averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Miami vs Philadelphia

Miami averages $1,600/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Miami is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,600/year vs $20,200/year in Philadelphia. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Miami

$18,600

avg tuition/year

$6,250 above national avg

Lower cost

Philadelphia

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Miami	Philadelphia	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,600/yr	$20,200/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$11,400/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$36,000/yr	-$2,000
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$16,500/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$18,600/yr	$20,200/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$25,000/yr	-$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Miami

$241,800

Philadelphia

$262,600

Choosing Miami saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

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

Philadelphia

Episcopal Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

The Haverford School

Independent · PK–12 · $41,200/yr

Germantown Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · K–12 · $38,600/yr

La Salle College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/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.