Is private school cheaper in Sunnyvale or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has lower average private school tuition at $11,300/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $10,300/year less, or $133,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Palm Beach is $10,300/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $133,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $14,100/year in Sunnyvale, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Sunnyvale vs West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach averages $10,300/year less for private school (91% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $133,900 per child.

Bottom Line

West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sunnyvale	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$21,600/yr	$11,300/yr	+$10,300
Religious Schools	$14,100/yr	$7,800/yr	+$6,300
Independent/Prep	$42,100/yr	$23,200/yr	+$18,900
Elementary (K-5)	$18,400/yr	$9,600/yr	+$8,800
Middle School (6-8)	$21,600/yr	$11,300/yr	+$10,300
High School (9-12)	$25,900/yr	$13,600/yr	+$12,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sunnyvale

$280,800

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing West Palm Beach saves $133,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $267,800.

Sample Schools

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/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.