Is private school cheaper in Springfield or Tampa?

Springfield has lower average private school tuition at $7,700/year vs $12,500/year in Tampa. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Springfield is $4,800/year less than Tampa. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Springfield, $8,200/year in Tampa.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $7,700/year ($4,650 below average). Tampa averages $12,500/year ($150 above average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs Tampa

Springfield averages $4,800/year less for private school (62% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Springfield is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,700/year vs $12,500/year in Tampa. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Springfield

$7,700

avg tuition/year

$4,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tampa

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	Tampa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,700/yr	$12,500/yr	-$4,800
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$8,200/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$23,500/yr	-$5,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,500/yr	$10,200/yr	-$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$7,700/yr	$12,500/yr	-$4,800
High School (9-12)	$9,200/yr	$15,500/yr	-$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$100,100

Tampa

$162,500

Choosing Springfield saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)

Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Agnes Cathedral School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Tampa

Academy at the Lakes

Independent · PK–12 · $23,800-$26,200/yr

Jesuit High School (Tampa)

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Berkeley Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,200-$29,800/yr

Tampa Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,200/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.