Is private school cheaper in Dallas or Honolulu?

Dallas has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Dallas over Honolulu?

Average tuition in Dallas is $3,000/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,500/year in Dallas, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Dallas and Honolulu private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Dallas averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Dallas vs Honolulu

Dallas averages $3,000/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Dallas is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $17,200/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $9,500/year on the low end.

Dallas

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dallas	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$20,200/yr	-$3,000
Religious Schools	$9,500/yr	$12,900/yr	-$3,400
Independent/Prep	$30,000/yr	$37,600/yr	-$7,600
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$17,200/yr	-$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$20,200/yr	-$3,000
High School (9-12)	$21,000/yr	$24,200/yr	-$3,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dallas

$223,600

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Dallas saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

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

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.