Is private school cheaper in Amarillo or Chesapeake?

Amarillo has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Amarillo is $4,200/year less than Chesapeake. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Amarillo, $9,800/year in Chesapeake.

How do Amarillo and Chesapeake 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). Chesapeake averages $14,300/year ($1,950 above average).

Private School Cost: Amarillo vs Chesapeake

Amarillo averages $4,200/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Amarillo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $14,300/year in Chesapeake. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Amarillo

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Chesapeake

$14,300

avg tuition/year

$1,950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Amarillo	Chesapeake	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$14,300/yr	-$4,200
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$9,800/yr	-$2,900
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$28,500/yr	-$7,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$12,200/yr	-$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$14,300/yr	-$4,200
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$17,200/yr	-$5,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Amarillo

$131,300

Chesapeake

$185,900

Choosing Amarillo saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

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

Chesapeake

Greenbrier Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Norfolk Academy

Independent · K–12 · $23,800/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.