Is private school cheaper in Trenton or West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has lower average private school tuition at $11,300/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. That's $5,500/year less, or $71,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Palm Beach is $5,500/year less than Trenton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $71,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Trenton, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Trenton averages $16,800/year ($4,450 above average). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Trenton vs West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach averages $5,500/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $71,500 per child.

Bottom Line

West Palm Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,300/year vs $16,800/year in Trenton. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Trenton

$16,800

avg tuition/year

$4,450 above national avg

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Trenton	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,800/yr	$11,300/yr	+$5,500
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$7,800/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$35,800/yr	$23,200/yr	+$12,600
Elementary (K-5)	$14,300/yr	$9,600/yr	+$4,700
Middle School (6-8)	$16,800/yr	$11,300/yr	+$5,500
High School (9-12)	$20,200/yr	$13,600/yr	+$6,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Trenton

$218,400

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing West Palm Beach saves $71,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $143,000.

Sample Schools

Trenton

Notre Dame High School (Trenton NJ)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Trenton Catholic Academy

Catholic · K–12 · $12,400/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.