Is private school cheaper in Clearwater or Oklahoma City?

Clearwater has lower average private school tuition at $10,200/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clearwater is $200/year less than Oklahoma City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,100/year in Clearwater, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Clearwater averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Clearwater vs Oklahoma City

Clearwater averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Clearwater is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,200/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Clearwater

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Clearwater	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,200/yr	$10,400/yr	-$200
Religious Schools	$7,100/yr	$7,000/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$21,100/yr	$19,500/yr	+$1,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,700/yr	$8,500/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,200/yr	$10,400/yr	-$200
High School (9-12)	$12,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Clearwater

$132,600

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Clearwater saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Clearwater

Calvary Christian Academy (Clearwater)

Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $14,200/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.