Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Orlando
Orlando averages $4,000/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $52,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Minneapolis
MN
$15,000
avg tuition/year
Orlando
FL
$11,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Minneapolis | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $15,000/yr | $11,000/yr | +$4,000 |
| Religious Schools | $9,200/yr | $7,600/yr | +$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,500/yr | $22,600/yr | +$4,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $9,400/yr | +$2,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $15,000/yr | $11,000/yr | +$4,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $18,500/yr | $13,200/yr | +$5,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Minneapolis
$195,000
Orlando
$143,000
Choosing Orlando saves $52,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $104,000.
Sample Schools
Minneapolis
Blake School
Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr
Breck School
Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr
Minnehaha Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr
De La Salle High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr
Orlando
The First Academy (Orlando)
Christian · PK–12 · $16,800/yr
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Independent · PK–12 · $23,400/yr
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.