Is private school cheaper in Orlando or Tucson?

Tucson has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tucson is $200/year less than Orlando. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Orlando, $7,200/year in Tucson.

How do Orlando and Tucson 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). Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Orlando vs Tucson

Tucson averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Tucson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Orlando	Tucson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$10,800/yr	+$200
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$7,200/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$22,600/yr	$20,500/yr	+$2,100
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$8,800/yr	+$600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$10,800/yr	+$200
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$13,400/yr	-$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Orlando

$143,000

Tucson

$140,400

Choosing Tucson saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

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

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

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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.