Is private school cheaper in Amarillo or West Palm Beach?

Amarillo has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Amarillo over West Palm Beach?

Average tuition in Amarillo is $1,200/year less than West Palm Beach. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Amarillo, $7,800/year in West Palm Beach.

How do Amarillo and West Palm Beach 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). West Palm Beach averages $11,300/year ($1,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Amarillo vs West Palm Beach

Amarillo averages $1,200/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Amarillo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $11,300/year in West Palm Beach. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Amarillo

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

West Palm Beach

$11,300

avg tuition/year

$1,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Amarillo	West Palm Beach	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$7,800/yr	-$900
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$23,200/yr	-$1,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$9,600/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$13,600/yr	-$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Amarillo

$131,300

West Palm Beach

$146,900

Choosing Amarillo saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

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

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Day Academy

Independent · PK–8 · $32,400/yr

Cardinal Newman High School (WPB)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,200/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.