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Florida Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Florida Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Florida is $12,478 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Hope Christian School, with a tuition of $1,500.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# FL Schools Ranked: 590
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,500–$3,400
FL School Avg.: $12,004
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# FL Schools Ranked: 590
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,500–$3,400
FL School Avg.: $12,004
National School Avg.: $10,510

Florida Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +30.2% (+$2,711 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Florida (FL) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,807	$11,673	▲ +$397	▲ +3.5%
2024	$12,481	$11,276	▲ +$485	▲ +4.5%
2023	$11,978	$10,791	▲ +$448	▲ +4.3%
2022	$11,484	$10,343	▲ +$200	▲ +2.0%
2021	$11,253	$10,143	▲ +$304	▲ +3.1%
2020	$10,968	$9,839	▲ +$160	▲ +1.7%
2019	$10,740	$9,679	▲ +$262	▲ +2.8%
2018	$10,494	$9,417	▲ +$183	▲ +2.0%
2017	$10,230	$9,234	▲ +$272	▲ +3.0%
2016	$9,879	$8,962	▲ +$359	▲ +4.2%
2015	$9,510	$8,603	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Florida (tuition range: $1,500–$3,400, avg $12,004)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,500 $4,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,118

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Florida average private elementary schools tuition?

The Florida average private elementary schools tuition is $12,529 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Florida?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Florida include Hope Christian School, Green Children's House and Guidepost Montessori At Hollywood Beach.

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