Private School Cost: Dallas vs Frisco
Frisco averages $4,400/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Frisco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.
Dallas
TX
$17,200
avg tuition/year
Frisco
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Dallas | Frisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $17,200/yr | $12,800/yr | +$4,400 |
| Religious Schools | $9,500/yr | $8,700/yr | +$800 |
| Independent/Prep | $30,000/yr | $27,100/yr | +$2,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $14,000/yr | $10,900/yr | +$3,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $17,200/yr | $12,800/yr | +$4,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $21,000/yr | $15,400/yr | +$5,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Dallas
$223,600
Frisco
$166,400
Choosing Frisco saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.
Sample Schools
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
Frisco
Frisco Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
The Covenant School (Frisco)
Christian · K–12 · $12,200/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.