Private School Cost: Denton vs Fayetteville
Fayetteville averages $3,000/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Fayetteville
NC
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denton | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $9,000/yr | +$3,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $6,300/yr | +$1,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $18,900/yr | +$6,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $7,700/yr | +$2,500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $9,000/yr | +$3,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $10,800/yr | +$3,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denton
$156,000
Fayetteville
$117,000
Choosing Fayetteville saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.
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
Fayetteville
Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)
Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
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.