Private School Cost: Miami vs Worcester
Miami averages $5,000/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $65,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Miami is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,600/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.
Miami
FL
$18,600
avg tuition/year
Worcester
MA
$23,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Miami | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,600/yr | $23,600/yr | -$5,000 |
| Religious Schools | $10,800/yr | $12,800/yr | -$2,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $34,000/yr | $48,100/yr | -$14,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $15,500/yr | $20,100/yr | -$4,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,600/yr | $23,600/yr | -$5,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $23,200/yr | $28,300/yr | -$5,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Miami
$241,800
Worcester
$306,800
Choosing Miami saves $65,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $130,000.
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
Worcester
Holy Name Central Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Worcester Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/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.