Is private school cheaper in Minneapolis or Tampa?

Tampa has lower average private school tuition at $12,500/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tampa over Minneapolis?

Average tuition in Tampa is $2,500/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Minneapolis, $8,200/year in Tampa.

How do Minneapolis and Tampa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average). Tampa averages $12,500/year ($150 above average).

Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Tampa

Tampa averages $2,500/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Tampa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,500/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tampa

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Minneapolis	Tampa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,000/yr	$12,500/yr	+$2,500
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$8,200/yr	+$1,000
Independent/Prep	$27,500/yr	$23,500/yr	+$4,000
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$15,000/yr	$12,500/yr	+$2,500
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$15,500/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Minneapolis

$195,000

Tampa

$162,500

Choosing Tampa saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

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

Tampa

Academy at the Lakes

Independent · PK–12 · $23,800-$26,200/yr

Jesuit High School (Tampa)

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Berkeley Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,200-$29,800/yr

Tampa Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,200/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.