Is private school cheaper in Amarillo or Arvada?

Amarillo has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Amarillo over Arvada?

Average tuition in Amarillo is $3,000/year less than Arvada. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Amarillo, $8,500/year in Arvada.

How do Amarillo and Arvada private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Amarillo averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Arvada averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Amarillo vs Arvada

Amarillo averages $3,000/year less for private school (30% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Amarillo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Amarillo

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Amarillo	Arvada	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$13,100/yr	-$3,000
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$25,700/yr	-$4,400
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$11,100/yr	-$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$13,100/yr	-$3,000
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$15,700/yr	-$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Amarillo

$131,300

Arvada

$170,300

Choosing Amarillo saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

Sample Schools

Amarillo

Amarillo Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Mary's Academy (Amarillo)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/yr

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/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.