Private School Cost: Denton vs Houston
Denton averages $3,800/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Denton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $15,800/year in Houston. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Houston
TX
$15,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denton | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $15,800/yr | -$3,800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $9,200/yr | -$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $28,000/yr | -$2,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $13,000/yr | -$2,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $15,800/yr | -$3,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $19,500/yr | -$5,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denton
$156,000
Houston
$205,400
Choosing Denton saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.
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
Houston
St. John's School (Houston)
Independent · K–12 · $33,900-$36,200/yr
Kinkaid School
Independent · PK–12 · $34,500-$37,000/yr
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Catholic · 9–12 · $20,400/yr
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Catholic · K–12 · $20,100/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.