Is private school cheaper in Athens or Odessa?

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

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

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

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

Private School Cost: Athens vs Odessa

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

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $10,500/year in Odessa. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Odessa

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Odessa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$10,500/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,200/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$22,300/yr	-$1,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$8,900/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$10,500/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$12,600/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Odessa

$136,500

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

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Odessa

Trinity Christian School (Odessa)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Our Lady of Guadalupe School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/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.