Is private school cheaper in Allen or Athens?

Athens has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Athens over Allen?

Average tuition in Athens is $2,500/year less than Allen. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $7,000/year in Athens.

How do Allen and Athens private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allen averages $12,600/year ($250 above average). Athens averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Athens

Athens averages $2,500/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Athens	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$10,100/yr	+$2,500
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$7,000/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$20,500/yr	+$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$8,600/yr	+$2,100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$10,100/yr	+$2,500
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$12,100/yr	+$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Athens

$131,300

Choosing Athens saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

Sample Schools

Allen

Allen Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.