Is private school cheaper in Orlando or Tacoma?

Orlando has lower average private school tuition at $11,000/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Orlando is $2,700/year less than Tacoma. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Orlando, $9,400/year in Tacoma.

How do Orlando and Tacoma 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). Tacoma averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Orlando vs Tacoma

Orlando averages $2,700/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Orlando	Tacoma	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$13,700/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$22,600/yr	$29,400/yr	-$6,800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$11,600/yr	-$2,200
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$13,700/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$16,400/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Orlando

$143,000

Tacoma

$178,100

Choosing Orlando saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

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

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.