Private School Cost: Denton vs Frederick
Denton averages $4,700/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Denton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Frederick
MD
$16,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denton | Frederick | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $16,700/yr | -$4,700 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $11,300/yr | -$3,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $35,100/yr | -$9,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $14,200/yr | -$4,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $16,700/yr | -$4,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $20,000/yr | -$5,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denton
$156,000
Frederick
$217,100
Choosing Denton saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.
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
Frederick
Frederick Classical Charter School (Private Prep)
Independent · K–12 · $11,200/yr
Visitation Academy (Frederick MD)
Catholic · PK–8 · $12,400/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.