Private School Cost: Broken Arrow vs Tulsa
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $7,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Broken Arrow
OK
$7,000
avg tuition/year
Tulsa
OK
$7,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Broken Arrow | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,000/yr | $7,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,100/yr | $5,100/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $14,500/yr | $14,500/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,000/yr | $6,000/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,000/yr | $7,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $8,400/yr | $8,400/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Broken Arrow
$91,000
Tulsa
$91,000
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
Tulsa
Holland Hall (Tulsa)
Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr
Bishop Kelley High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.