Is private school cheaper in Dallas or Waterbury?

Dallas has lower average private school tuition at $17,200/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Dallas is $3,300/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,500/year in Dallas, $11,300/year in Waterbury.

How do Dallas and Waterbury 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). Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Dallas vs Waterbury

Dallas averages $3,300/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

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

Dallas

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Dallas	Waterbury	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$3,300
Religious Schools	$9,500/yr	$11,300/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$30,000/yr	$40,800/yr	-$10,800
Elementary (K-5)	$14,000/yr	$17,400/yr	-$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$20,500/yr	-$3,300
High School (9-12)	$21,000/yr	$24,600/yr	-$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Dallas

$223,600

Waterbury

$266,500

Choosing Dallas saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

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

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.