How much does private school cost in Tulsa?

Private school in Tulsa averages $7,000/year in 2026 — 43% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $5,100/year; independent and prep schools average $14,500/year. Tulsa has approximately 145 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Tulsa for 2026?

Tulsa private school tuition ranges from $3,700 to $11,500/year. The city average is $7,000/year ($583/month). Religious schools run lower at $5,100/year; top independent day schools can reach $11,500+.

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

Tulsa private school tuition averages $7,000/year, which is 43% below the national average ($12,350/year). Tulsa is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Tulsa?

The most affordable private schools in Tulsa are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $5,100/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 Tulsa 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Tulsa?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Tulsa's average of $7,000/year, a household income of $58,000+ 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 Tulsa average $7,000/year. 43% below national avg. Religious schools run $5,100/year; independent schools average $14,500/year.

City Average

$7,000

per year

Monthly Est.

$583

per month

Private Schools

145

in Tulsa

vs National

-$5,350

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Tulsa (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$6,000/yr

~$500/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$7,000/yr

~$583/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$8,400/yr

~$700/mo

Tuition by School Type in Tulsa

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$5,100/yr

-36% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$14,500/yr

-42% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$7,000/yr

-43% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Tulsa

Starting From

$3,700

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$7,000

Typical school

Top End

$11,500+

Elite prep schools

Most Tulsa private schools fall between $3,700 and $11,500/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Tulsa: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Holland Hall (Tulsa)	$21,400	Independent (Episcopal)	PK–12
Bishop Kelley High School	$10,800	Catholic	9–12

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