Private School Cost: Broken Arrow vs Carlsbad
Broken Arrow averages $11,800/year less for private school (169% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $153,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Broken Arrow is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.
Broken Arrow
OK
$7,000
avg tuition/year
Carlsbad
CA
$18,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Broken Arrow | Carlsbad | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,000/yr | $18,800/yr | -$11,800 |
| Religious Schools | $5,100/yr | $12,200/yr | -$7,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $14,500/yr | $36,600/yr | -$22,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,000/yr | $16,000/yr | -$10,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,000/yr | $18,800/yr | -$11,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $8,400/yr | $22,600/yr | -$14,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Broken Arrow
$91,000
Carlsbad
$244,400
Choosing Broken Arrow saves $153,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $306,800.
Sample Schools
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
St. Anne School (Broken Arrow)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/yr
Carlsbad
Army Navy Academy (Carlsbad)
Independent (Military) · 7–12 · $47,500-$52,000/yr
Pacific Ridge School
Independent · 6–12 · $34,200/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.