Is private school cheaper in Dallas or Midland?

Midland has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. That's $5,700/year less, or $74,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Midland is $5,700/year less than Dallas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $74,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,500/year in Dallas, $7,800/year in Midland.

How do Dallas and Midland 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). Midland averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Dallas vs Midland

Midland averages $5,700/year less for private school (50% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $74,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Midland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Dallas

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dallas	Midland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$11,500/yr	+$5,700
Religious Schools	$9,500/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,700
Independent/Prep	$30,000/yr	$24,200/yr	+$5,800
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$9,800/yr	+$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$11,500/yr	+$5,700
High School (9-12)	$21,000/yr	$13,800/yr	+$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dallas

$223,600

Midland

$149,500

Choosing Midland saves $74,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $148,200.

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

Midland

Trinity School (Midland)

Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr

Midland Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/yr

Full Dallas breakdown → Full Midland breakdown →

Texas private school costs

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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.