Is private school cheaper in Denton or Erie?

Erie has lower average private school tuition at $11,900/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Erie over Denton?

Average tuition in Erie is $100/year less than Denton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Denton, $7,700/year in Erie.

How do Denton and Erie private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Denton averages $12,000/year ($350 below average). Erie averages $11,900/year ($450 below average).

Private School Cost: Denton vs Erie

Erie averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Erie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,900/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. Religious schools run $7,700/year on the low end.

Denton

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Erie

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Denton	Erie	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,000/yr	$11,900/yr	+$100
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$7,700/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$25,400/yr	$27,700/yr	-$2,300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$10,100/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,000/yr	$11,900/yr	+$100
High School (9-12)	$14,400/yr	$14,300/yr	+$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Denton

$156,000

Erie

$154,700

Choosing Erie saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Denton

Argyle Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,400/yr

Denton Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Erie

Cathedral Preparatory School (Erie)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mercyhurst Preparatory School

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,400/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.