Private School Cost: Pompano Beach vs Waco
Waco averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.
Bottom Line
Waco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $10,200/year in Pompano Beach. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.
Pompano Beach
FL
$10,200
avg tuition/year
Waco
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Pompano Beach | Waco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,200/yr | $10,100/yr | +$100 |
| Religious Schools | $7,100/yr | $6,900/yr | +$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,100/yr | $21,300/yr | -$200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,700/yr | $8,600/yr | +$100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,200/yr | $10,100/yr | +$100 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,200/yr | $12,100/yr | +$100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Pompano Beach
$132,600
Waco
$131,300
Choosing Waco saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.
Sample Schools
Pompano Beach
Monarch High School (Private Prep)
Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
Saint Coleman Catholic School
Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/yr
Waco
Vanguard College Preparatory
Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr
Reicher Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,200/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.