Private School Cost in Dallas 2026
Private schools in Dallas average $17,200/year. 39% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,500/year; independent schools average $30,000/year.
City Average
$17,200
per year
Monthly Est.
$1,433
per month
Private Schools
390
in Dallas
vs National
+$4,850
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Dallas (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$14,000/yr
~$1,166/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$17,200/yr
~$1,433/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$21,000/yr
~$1,750/mo
Tuition by School Type in Dallas
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$9,500/yr
+19% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$30,000/yr
+20% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$17,200/yr
+39% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Dallas
Starting From
$6,000
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$17,200
Typical school
Top End
$42,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Dallas private schools fall between $6,000 and $42,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Dallas: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Greenhill School | $38,400–$41,200 |
| St. Mark's School of Texas | $38,200 |
| Hockaday School | $39,800 |
| Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas | $21,800 |
| Bishop Dunne Catholic School | $16,400 |
| Providence Christian School | $13,200–$15,800 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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