Is private school cheaper in Virginia Beach or Worcester?

Virginia Beach has lower average private school tuition at $13,200/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. That's $10,400/year less, or $135,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Virginia Beach over Worcester?

Average tuition in Virginia Beach is $10,400/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $135,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Virginia Beach, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Virginia Beach and Worcester private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Virginia Beach averages $13,200/year ($850 above average). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Virginia Beach vs Worcester

Virginia Beach averages $10,400/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $135,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Virginia Beach is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,200/year vs $23,600/year in Worcester. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Virginia Beach

$13,200

avg tuition/year

$850 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Virginia Beach	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,200/yr	$23,600/yr	-$10,400
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$4,200
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$48,100/yr	-$23,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,800/yr	$20,100/yr	-$9,300
Middle School (6-8)	$13,200/yr	$23,600/yr	-$10,400
High School (9-12)	$16,200/yr	$28,300/yr	-$12,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Virginia Beach

$171,600

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Virginia Beach saves $135,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $270,400.

Sample Schools

Virginia Beach

Norfolk Academy

Independent · 1–12 · $24,800-$27,200/yr

Cape Henry Collegiate School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Kellam High School (Public)

Public (Reference) · 9–12

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/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.