Education
Microschool vs Homeschool vs Private School Cost
Run the real total cost of each option including hidden costs (lost income for homeschool, transportation, uniforms, etc.).
Cheapest option
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- Microschool total
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- Homeschool total
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- Private school total
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FAQ
Why count lost income for homeschool? +
One parent typically reduces work to teach. If they could earn $40k/yr at a job, that is the real cost of homeschooling — usually higher than microschool tuition for one child.
Multiple children? +
Microschool wins big with 2+ kids vs private school (no economies of scale at private). Homeschool gets cheaper per child as siblings share curriculum.