Private School Cost: Miami vs Waterbury
Miami averages $1,900/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Miami is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,600/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.
Miami
FL
$18,600
avg tuition/year
Waterbury
CT
$20,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Miami | Waterbury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,600/yr | $20,500/yr | -$1,900 |
| Religious Schools | $10,800/yr | $11,300/yr | -$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $34,000/yr | $40,800/yr | -$6,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,500/yr | $17,400/yr | -$1,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,600/yr | $20,500/yr | -$1,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $23,200/yr | $24,600/yr | -$1,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Miami
$241,800
Waterbury
$266,500
Choosing Miami saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.
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
Waterbury
Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Crosby High School (Waterbury)
Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.