Private School Cost: San Jose vs West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach averages $13,900/year less for private school (123% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $180,700 per child.
Bottom Line
West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $25,200/year in San Jose. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.
San Jose
CA
$25,200
avg tuition/year
West Palm Beach
FL
$11,300
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | San Jose | West Palm Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $25,200/yr | $11,300/yr | +$13,900 |
| Religious Schools | $13,800/yr | $7,800/yr | +$6,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $40,500/yr | $23,200/yr | +$17,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $20,500/yr | $9,600/yr | +$10,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $25,200/yr | $11,300/yr | +$13,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $31,200/yr | $13,600/yr | +$17,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
San Jose
$327,600
West Palm Beach
$146,900
Choosing West Palm Beach saves $180,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $361,400.
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
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach Day Academy
Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr
Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.