Is private school cheaper in Allen or San Francisco?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $34,200/year in San Francisco. That's $21,600/year less, or $280,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allen is $21,600/year less than San Francisco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $280,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $16,000/year in San Francisco.

How do Allen and San Francisco 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). San Francisco averages $34,200/year ($21,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs San Francisco

Allen averages $21,600/year less for private school (171% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $280,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $34,200/year in San Francisco. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

San Francisco

$34,200

avg tuition/year

$21,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	San Francisco	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$34,200/yr	-$21,600
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$16,000/yr	-$7,400
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$52,000/yr	-$25,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$28,000/yr	-$17,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$34,200/yr	-$21,600
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$42,000/yr	-$26,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

San Francisco

$444,600

Choosing Allen saves $280,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $561,600.

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

San Francisco

San Francisco University High School

Independent · 9–12 · $56,830/yr

The Urban School of San Francisco

Independent · 9–12 · $56,200/yr

Katherine Delmar Burke School

Independent · K–8 · $48,900/yr

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $24,600/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.