Is private school cheaper in Toledo or West Palm Beach?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Toledo is $3,100/year less than West Palm Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Toledo, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Toledo vs West Palm Beach

Toledo averages $3,100/year less for private school (38% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Toledo	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$11,300/yr	-$3,100
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$7,800/yr	-$1,900
Independent/Prep	$19,100/yr	$23,200/yr	-$4,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$9,600/yr	-$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$11,300/yr	-$3,100
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$13,600/yr	-$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Toledo

$106,600

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing Toledo saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–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.