Is private school cheaper in Nashville or Palm Bay?

Palm Bay has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Palm Bay over Nashville?

Average tuition in Palm Bay is $4,800/year less than Nashville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Nashville, $6,500/year in Palm Bay.

How do Nashville and Palm Bay private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Nashville averages $14,200/year ($1,850 above average). Palm Bay averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Nashville vs Palm Bay

Palm Bay averages $4,800/year less for private school (51% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Palm Bay is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Nashville

$14,200

avg tuition/year

$1,850 above national avg

Palm Bay

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Nashville	Palm Bay	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$4,800
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$6,500/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$19,400/yr	+$7,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$8,000/yr	+$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$14,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$4,800
High School (9-12)	$17,500/yr	$11,300/yr	+$6,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Nashville

$184,600

Palm Bay

$122,200

Choosing Palm Bay saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Nashville

Montgomery Bell Academy

Independent · 7–12 · $29,400/yr

Harpeth Hall School

Independent · 5–12 · $28,800/yr

University School of Nashville

Independent · K–12 · $26,200/yr

Father Ryan High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Palm Bay

Our Lady of Grace Academy (Palm Bay)

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Brevard Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.