Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Denton?

Denton has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Denton is $3,200/year less than Boulder. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $8,200/year in Denton.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boulder averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Denton averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Denton

Denton averages $3,200/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Denton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Denton

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Denton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$12,000/yr	+$3,200
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$8,200/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$25,400/yr	+$4,500
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$12,000/yr	+$3,200
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$14,400/yr	+$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Denton

$156,000

Choosing Denton saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/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.