Private School Cost: Beaumont vs Waco
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $10,100/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Beaumont
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Waco
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Beaumont | Waco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,100/yr | $10,100/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $6,900/yr | $6,900/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $21,300/yr | $21,300/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,600/yr | $8,600/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,100/yr | $10,100/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $12,100/yr | $12,100/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Beaumont
$131,300
Waco
$131,300
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
Waco
Vanguard College Preparatory
Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr
Reicher Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,200/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.