With class sizes of 15 and teachers handling all admin (lean microschool-style model), a small private school could sustainably charge a low average tuition of ~$9,000–$11,000/year in lower-cost areas while offering competitive pay (~$70k–$80k salary benefits).
Rough per-pupil breakdown:
- Teacher comp (15:1): ~$6,000–$6,700
- Facilities/insurance/utilities: ~$2,000–$3,500
- Supplies/curriculum/ops: ~$1,000–$2,000
Well below public schools’ $17,619/pupil avg due to minimal overhead. Varies widely by state, location, and facility—lowest in places like TX or rural areas. Real examples often land in the $6k–$10k range.