Is private school cheaper in Amarillo or Fresno?

Amarillo has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $10,500/year in Fresno. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Amarillo is $400/year less than Fresno. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Amarillo, $7,000/year in Fresno.

How do Amarillo and Fresno 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). Fresno averages $10,500/year ($1,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Amarillo vs Fresno

Amarillo averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Amarillo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $10,500/year in Fresno. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Amarillo

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Fresno

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Amarillo	Fresno	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$10,500/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$7,000/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$19,500/yr	+$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$8,600/yr	Same
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$10,500/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$12,900/yr	-$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Amarillo

$131,300

Fresno

$136,500

Choosing Amarillo saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

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

Fresno

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$10,800/yr

Central High School (Fresno) (Catholic)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Bullard Talent School

Magnet (Free) · K–8

Fresno Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,400/yr

Full Amarillo breakdown → Full Fresno breakdown →

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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.