Is private school cheaper in Dallas or Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has lower average private school tuition at $15,000/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Minneapolis is $2,200/year less than Dallas. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,500/year in Dallas, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Dallas and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Dallas vs Minneapolis

Minneapolis averages $2,200/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $17,200/year in Dallas. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Dallas

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dallas	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$15,000/yr	+$2,200
Religious Schools	$9,500/yr	$9,200/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$30,000/yr	$27,500/yr	+$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$12,200/yr	+$1,800
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$15,000/yr	+$2,200
High School (9-12)	$21,000/yr	$18,500/yr	+$2,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dallas

$223,600

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Minneapolis saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.