Private School Cost: Allen vs Dallas
Allen averages $4,600/year less for private school (37% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.
Allen
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Dallas
TX
$17,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allen | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $17,200/yr | -$4,600 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $9,500/yr | -$900 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $30,000/yr | -$3,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $14,000/yr | -$3,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $17,200/yr | -$4,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $21,000/yr | -$5,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allen
$163,800
Dallas
$223,600
Choosing Allen saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.
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
Dallas
Greenhill School
Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr
St. Mark's School of Texas
Independent · 1–12 · $38,200/yr
Hockaday School
Independent · PK–12 · $39,800/yr
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Catholic · 9–12 · $21,800/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.