Is private school cheaper in Davie or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oklahoma City over Davie?

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $300/year less than Davie. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,300/year in Davie, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Davie and Oklahoma City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Davie averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Davie vs Oklahoma City

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

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $10,700/year in Davie. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Davie

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Davie	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$300
Religious Schools	$7,300/yr	$7,000/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$21,900/yr	$19,500/yr	+$2,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$300
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$12,800/yr	Same

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Davie

$139,100

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Davie

Nova Southeastern University Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400-$22,800/yr

St. Bonaventure School (Davie)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.