Is private school cheaper in Phoenix or Port St. Lucie?

Port St. Lucie has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Port St. Lucie over Phoenix?

Average tuition in Port St. Lucie is $3,800/year less than Phoenix. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Phoenix, $6,600/year in Port St. Lucie.

How do Phoenix and Port St. Lucie private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Port St. Lucie averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Phoenix vs Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie averages $3,800/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Port St. Lucie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Port St. Lucie

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Phoenix	Port St. Lucie	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$9,600/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$19,800/yr	+$4,700
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$8,200/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$9,600/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$16,500/yr	$11,500/yr	+$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Phoenix

$174,200

Port St. Lucie

$124,800

Choosing Port St. Lucie saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

Sample Schools

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

Saint Bernadette School (PSL)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/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.