Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Orlando?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $11,400/year less, or $148,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $11,400/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $148,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $7,600/year in Orlando.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average). Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Orlando

Orlando averages $11,400/year less for private school (104% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $148,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$11,400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$7,600/yr	+$4,800
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$22,600/yr	+$22,000
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$9,400/yr	+$9,600
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$11,000/yr	+$11,400
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$13,200/yr	+$13,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing Orlando saves $148,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $296,400.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.