Is private school cheaper in Boise or Killeen?

Boise has lower average private school tuition at $8,000/year vs $9,700/year in Killeen. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Boise over Killeen?

Average tuition in Boise is $1,700/year less than Killeen. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Boise, $6,600/year in Killeen.

How do Boise and Killeen private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boise averages $8,000/year ($4,350 below average). Killeen averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Boise vs Killeen

Boise averages $1,700/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Boise is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $9,700/year in Killeen. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Boise

$8,000

avg tuition/year

$4,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Killeen

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boise	Killeen	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,000/yr	$9,700/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$6,600/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$20,600/yr	-$5,100
Elementary (K-5)	$6,800/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$8,000/yr	$9,700/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$9,600/yr	$11,600/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boise

$104,000

Killeen

$126,100

Choosing Boise saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Boise

The Ambrose School (Boise)

Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr

Boise Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Killeen

Crossroads Christian Academy (Killeen)

Christian · PK–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr

St. Joseph School (Killeen)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.