Is private school cheaper in Centennial or Tyler?

Tyler has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $13,700/year in Centennial. That's $3,600/year less, or $46,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tyler over Centennial?

Average tuition in Tyler is $3,600/year less than Centennial. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $46,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,900/year in Centennial, $6,900/year in Tyler.

How do Centennial and Tyler private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Centennial averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average). Tyler averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Centennial vs Tyler

Tyler averages $3,600/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $46,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Tyler is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $13,700/year in Centennial. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Tyler

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Centennial	Tyler	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$10,100/yr	+$3,600
Religious Schools	$8,900/yr	$6,900/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$27,000/yr	$21,300/yr	+$5,700
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$8,600/yr	+$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$10,100/yr	+$3,600
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$12,100/yr	+$4,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Centennial

$178,100

Tyler

$131,300

Choosing Tyler saves $46,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $93,600.

Sample Schools

Centennial

Arapahoe Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Cherry Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Tyler

Tyler ISD STEM Academy (Private Prep)

Independent · 6–12 · $10,400/yr

Chapel Hill Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/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.