Is private school cheaper in Clarksville or Oklahoma City?

Clarksville has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Clarksville over Oklahoma City?

Average tuition in Clarksville is $800/year less than Oklahoma City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,800/year in Clarksville, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Clarksville and Oklahoma City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clarksville averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Clarksville vs Oklahoma City

Clarksville averages $800/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Clarksville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. Religious schools run $6,800/year on the low end.

Clarksville

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clarksville	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$10,400/yr	-$800
Religious Schools	$6,800/yr	$7,000/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$20,300/yr	$19,500/yr	+$800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$8,500/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$10,400/yr	-$800
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clarksville

$124,800

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Clarksville saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

Sample Schools

Clarksville

New Providence Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

West Creek Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.