Is private school cheaper in San Jose or Tallahassee?

Tallahassee has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. That's $15,300/year less, or $198,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tallahassee over San Jose?

Average tuition in Tallahassee is $15,300/year less than San Jose. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $198,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,800/year in San Jose, $6,800/year in Tallahassee.

How do San Jose and Tallahassee private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Jose averages $25,200/year ($12,850 above average). Tallahassee averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average).

Private School Cost: San Jose vs Tallahassee

Tallahassee averages $15,300/year less for private school (155% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $198,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Tallahassee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

San Jose

$25,200

avg tuition/year

$12,850 above national avg

Tallahassee

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Jose	Tallahassee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$25,200/yr	$9,900/yr	+$15,300
Religious Schools	$13,800/yr	$6,800/yr	+$7,000
Independent/Prep	$40,500/yr	$20,400/yr	+$20,100
Elementary (K-5)	$20,500/yr	$8,400/yr	+$12,100
Middle School (6-8)	$25,200/yr	$9,900/yr	+$15,300
High School (9-12)	$31,200/yr	$11,900/yr	+$19,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Jose

$327,600

Tallahassee

$128,700

Choosing Tallahassee saves $198,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $397,800.

Sample Schools

San Jose

Harker School

Independent · K–12 · $48,200-$51,600/yr

Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Presentation High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $20,800/yr

Tallahassee

Maclay School (Tallahassee)

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr

St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.