Is private school cheaper in Spokane or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has lower average private school tuition at $11,300/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Palm Beach over Spokane?

Average tuition in West Palm Beach is $1,500/year less than Spokane. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Spokane, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Spokane and West Palm Beach private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Spokane vs West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach averages $1,500/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Spokane	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$11,300/yr	+$1,500
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$900
Independent/Prep	$27,400/yr	$23,200/yr	+$4,200
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$9,600/yr	+$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$11,300/yr	+$1,500
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$13,600/yr	+$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Spokane

$166,400

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing West Palm Beach saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

Sample Schools

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.