Private School Cost: Allen vs Raleigh
Allen averages $400/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $13,000/year in Raleigh. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Allen
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Raleigh
NC
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allen | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $13,000/yr | -$400 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $8,200/yr | +$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $24,500/yr | +$2,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $10,600/yr | +$100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $13,000/yr | -$400 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $16,000/yr | -$900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allen
$163,800
Raleigh
$169,000
Choosing Allen saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.
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
Raleigh
Ravenscroft School
Independent · PK–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
Cary Academy
Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter (Free) · 9–12
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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.