Is private school cheaper in Modesto or Orlando?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Orlando over Modesto?

Average tuition in Orlando is $3,400/year less than Modesto. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Modesto, $7,600/year in Orlando.

How do Modesto and Orlando private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Modesto averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average). Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Modesto vs Orlando

Orlando averages $3,400/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $14,400/year in Modesto. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Modesto

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Modesto	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$3,400
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$28,100/yr	$22,600/yr	+$5,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$14,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$3,400
High School (9-12)	$17,300/yr	$13,200/yr	+$4,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Modesto

$187,200

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing Orlando saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

Sample Schools

Modesto

Central Catholic High School (Modesto)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Modesto Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.