Private School Cost: Amarillo vs High Point
High Point averages $900/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $11,700 per child.
Bottom Line
High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $10,100/year in Amarillo. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.
Amarillo
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
High Point
NC
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Amarillo | High Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,100/yr | $9,200/yr | +$900 |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $6,500/yr | +$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,300/yr | $19,400/yr | +$1,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,600/yr | $7,800/yr | +$800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,100/yr | $9,200/yr | +$900 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,100/yr | $11,000/yr | +$1,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Amarillo
$131,300
High Point
$119,600
Choosing High Point saves $11,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $23,400.
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
High Point
Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)
Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr
Greensboro Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/yr
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.