Private School Cost: Chula Vista vs Dallas
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $17,200/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Chula Vista
CA
$17,200
avg tuition/year
Dallas
TX
$17,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Chula Vista | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $17,200/yr | $17,200/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $11,200/yr | $9,500/yr | +$1,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $33,600/yr | $30,000/yr | +$3,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,600/yr | $14,000/yr | +$600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $17,200/yr | $17,200/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $20,600/yr | $21,000/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Chula Vista
$223,600
Dallas
$223,600
Sample Schools
Chula Vista
Mater Dei Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,600/yr
Olympian High School (Private)
Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr
Dallas
Greenhill School
Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr
St. Mark's School of Texas
Independent · 1–12 · $38,200/yr
Hockaday School
Independent · PK–12 · $39,800/yr
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Catholic · 9–12 · $21,800/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.