How much does private school cost in Odessa?

Private school in Odessa averages $10,500/year in 2026 — 15% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,200/year; independent and prep schools average $22,300/year. Odessa has approximately 55 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Odessa for 2026?

Odessa private school tuition ranges from $5,700 to $17,700/year. The city average is $10,500/year ($875/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,200/year; top independent day schools can reach $17,700+.

How does Odessa private school cost compare to the national average?

Odessa private school tuition averages $10,500/year, which is 15% below the national average ($12,350/year). Odessa sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Odessa?

The most affordable private schools in Odessa are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,200/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Odessa 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Odessa?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Odessa's average of $10,500/year, a household income of $88,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Odessa average $10,500/year. 15% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,200/year; independent schools average $22,300/year.

City Average

$10,500

per year

Monthly Est.

$875

per month

Private Schools

in Odessa

vs National

-$1,850

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Odessa (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$8,900/yr

~$741/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$10,500/yr

~$875/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$12,600/yr

~$1,050/mo

Tuition by School Type in Odessa

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,200/yr

-10% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$22,300/yr

-11% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$10,500/yr

-15% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Odessa

Starting From

$5,700

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$10,500

Typical school

Top End

$17,700+

Elite prep schools

Most Odessa private schools fall between $5,700 and $17,700/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Odessa: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Trinity Christian School (Odessa)	$8,800–$10,800	Christian	K–12
Our Lady of Guadalupe School	$7,400–$9,000	Catholic	K–8

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.