Private School Cost: Orlando vs West Palm Beach
Orlando averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.
Bottom Line
Orlando is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,000/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Orlando
FL
$11,000
avg tuition/year
West Palm Beach
FL
$11,300
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Orlando | West Palm Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,000/yr | $11,300/yr | -$300 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $7,800/yr | -$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,600/yr | $23,200/yr | -$600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $9,600/yr | -$200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,000/yr | $11,300/yr | -$300 |
| High School (9-12) | $13,200/yr | $13,600/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Orlando
$143,000
West Palm Beach
$146,900
Choosing Orlando saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.
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
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach Day Academy
Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr
Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/yr
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.