Private School Cost: Abilene vs Wichita Falls
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $9,700/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Abilene
TX
$9,700
avg tuition/year
Wichita Falls
TX
$9,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Abilene | Wichita Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,700/yr | $9,700/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $6,600/yr | $6,600/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $20,600/yr | $20,600/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,200/yr | $8,200/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,700/yr | $9,700/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $11,600/yr | $11,600/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Abilene
$126,100
Wichita Falls
$126,100
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
Wichita Falls
Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Sts. Peter and Paul School
Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/yr
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.