How much does private school cost in Oklahoma City?

Private school in Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year in 2026 — 16% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,000/year; independent and prep schools average $19,500/year. Oklahoma City has approximately 120 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Oklahoma City for 2026?

Oklahoma City private school tuition ranges from $4,200 to $26,000/year. The city average is $10,400/year ($867/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,000/year; top independent day schools can reach $26,000+.

How does Oklahoma City private school cost compare to the national average?

Oklahoma City private school tuition averages $10,400/year, which is 16% below the national average ($12,350/year). Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City?

The most affordable private schools in Oklahoma City are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,000/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 Oklahoma City 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Oklahoma City?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Oklahoma City's average of $10,400/year, a household income of $87,000+ 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 Oklahoma City average $10,400/year. 16% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,000/year; independent schools average $19,500/year.

City Average

$10,400

per year

Monthly Est.

$867

per month

Private Schools

120

in Oklahoma City

vs National

-$1,950

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Oklahoma City (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$8,500/yr

~$708/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$10,400/yr

~$866/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$12,800/yr

~$1,066/mo

Tuition by School Type in Oklahoma City

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$7,000/yr

-13% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$19,500/yr

-22% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$10,400/yr

-16% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Oklahoma City

Starting From

$4,200

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$10,400

Typical school

Top End

$26,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Oklahoma City private schools fall between $4,200 and $26,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Oklahoma City: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School	$10,800	Catholic	9–12
Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)	$9,200	Catholic	9–12
Heritage Hall School	$18,800–$20,400	Independent	PK–12
Casady School	$20,200–$22,400	Independent	PK–12
Oklahoma Christian School	$9,800–$11,400	Christian	K–12
Westminster School (OKC)	$8,400–$10,200	Christian	K–12

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