Is private school cheaper in Springfield or Tallahassee?

Tallahassee has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tallahassee is $1,200/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Springfield, $6,800/year in Tallahassee.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average). Tallahassee averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs Tallahassee

Tallahassee averages $1,200/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Tallahassee is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Tallahassee

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	Tallahassee	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,100/yr	$9,900/yr	+$1,200
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$6,800/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$20,400/yr	+$5,300
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$8,400/yr	+$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,100/yr	$9,900/yr	+$1,200
High School (9-12)	$13,300/yr	$11,900/yr	+$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$144,300

Tallahassee

$128,700

Choosing Tallahassee saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.