Is private school cheaper in Orlando or Palmdale?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. That's $3,900/year less, or $50,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $3,900/year less than Palmdale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $50,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Orlando, $9,700/year in Palmdale.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average). Palmdale averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Orlando vs Palmdale

Orlando averages $3,900/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Palmdale

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Orlando	Palmdale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$14,900/yr	-$3,900
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$22,600/yr	$29,000/yr	-$6,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$12,700/yr	-$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$14,900/yr	-$3,900
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$17,900/yr	-$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Orlando

$143,000

Palmdale

$193,700

Choosing Orlando saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.

Sample Schools

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

Palmdale

Palmdale Aerospace Academy (Private)

Independent · K–12 · $10,200/yr

St. Mary School (Palmdale)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.