Is private school cheaper in Orlando or Rockford?

Rockford has lower average private school tuition at $10,900/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rockford is $100/year less than Orlando. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Orlando, $6,900/year in Rockford.

How do Orlando and Rockford 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). Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Orlando vs Rockford

Rockford averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Rockford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,900/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Orlando	Rockford	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$10,900/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$6,900/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$22,600/yr	$25,100/yr	-$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$9,300/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$10,900/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$13,100/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Orlando

$143,000

Rockford

$141,700

Choosing Rockford saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

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

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.