Private School Cost: Denton vs Indianapolis
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $12,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Indianapolis
IN
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denton | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $12,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $7,800/yr | +$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $22,500/yr | +$2,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $9,800/yr | +$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $12,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $14,800/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denton
$156,000
Indianapolis
$156,000
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
Indianapolis
Park Tudor School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,200-$26,800/yr
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr
Bishop Chatard High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr
Cathedral High School (Indianapolis)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.