Is private school cheaper in Athens or Denton?

Athens has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Athens over Denton?

Average tuition in Athens is $1,900/year less than Denton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Athens, $8,200/year in Denton.

How do Athens and Denton private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Athens averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Denton averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Athens vs Denton

Athens averages $1,900/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Denton

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Denton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$12,000/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$25,400/yr	-$4,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$10,200/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$12,000/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$14,400/yr	-$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Denton

$156,000

Choosing Athens saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Denton

Argyle Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,400/yr

Denton Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.