Is private school cheaper in Orlando or Richmond?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $14,500/year in Richmond. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $3,500/year less than Richmond. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Orlando, $9,200/year in Richmond.

How do Orlando and Richmond 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). Richmond averages $14,500/year ($2,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Orlando vs Richmond

Orlando averages $3,500/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $14,500/year in Richmond. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Richmond

$14,500

avg tuition/year

$2,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Orlando	Richmond	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$14,500/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$9,200/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$22,600/yr	$27,000/yr	-$4,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$11,800/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$14,500/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$18,000/yr	-$4,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Orlando

$143,000

Richmond

$188,500

Choosing Orlando saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

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

Richmond

St. Catherine's School (Richmond)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,800-$31,400/yr

St. Christopher's School

Independent · K–12 · $29,200-$31,800/yr

Collegiate School (Richmond)

Independent · PK–12 · $30,400-$32,800/yr

Benedictine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.