Is private school cheaper in Beaumont or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $10,100/year in Beaumont. That's $2,900/year less, or $37,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lincoln over Beaumont?

Average tuition in Lincoln is $2,900/year less than Beaumont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $37,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Beaumont, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Beaumont and Lincoln private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Beaumont averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $2,900/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $10,100/year in Beaumont. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Beaumont

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Beaumont	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,900
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$5,000/yr	+$1,900
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$15,600/yr	+$5,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$6,100/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,900
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$8,600/yr	+$3,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Beaumont

$131,300

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.

Sample Schools

Beaumont

Kelly Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

First Baptist Christian School (Beaumont)

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.