Is private school cheaper in Abilene or Clovis?

Abilene has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Abilene over Clovis?

Average tuition in Abilene is $4,700/year less than Clovis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Abilene, $9,400/year in Clovis.

How do Abilene and Clovis private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Abilene averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Abilene vs Clovis

Abilene averages $4,700/year less for private school (48% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Abilene is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Abilene

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Abilene	Clovis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$14,400/yr	-$4,700
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$9,400/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$28,100/yr	-$7,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$14,400/yr	-$4,700
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$17,300/yr	-$5,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Abilene

$126,100

Clovis

$187,200

Choosing Abilene saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

Sample Schools

Abilene

Wylie Academy (Abilene)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Joseph School (Abilene)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/yr

Clovis

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Anthony of Padua School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.