Is private school cheaper in Tucson or West Palm Beach?

Tucson has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. That's $500/year less, or $6,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tucson is $500/year less than West Palm Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Tucson, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Tucson vs West Palm Beach

Tucson averages $500/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Tucson is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Tucson	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$500
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$7,800/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$23,200/yr	-$2,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$9,600/yr	-$800
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$11,300/yr	-$500
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$13,600/yr	-$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Tucson

$140,400

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing Tucson saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

Sample Schools

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

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.