Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Odessa
Cheyenne averages $2,600/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $33,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $10,500/year in Odessa. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Cheyenne
WY
$7,900
avg tuition/year
Odessa
TX
$10,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Cheyenne | Odessa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,900/yr | $10,500/yr | -$2,600 |
| Religious Schools | $5,500/yr | $7,200/yr | -$1,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,200/yr | $22,300/yr | -$7,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,700/yr | $8,900/yr | -$2,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,900/yr | $10,500/yr | -$2,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,500/yr | $12,600/yr | -$3,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Cheyenne
$102,700
Odessa
$136,500
Choosing Cheyenne saves $33,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $67,600.
Sample Schools
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)
Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr
Odessa
Trinity Christian School (Odessa)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/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.