Is private school cheaper in Denton or Meridian?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. That's $4,200/year less, or $54,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Meridian is $4,200/year less than Denton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $54,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Denton, $5,300/year in Meridian.

How do Denton and Meridian 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). Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Denton vs Meridian

Meridian averages $4,200/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $12,000/year in Denton. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Denton

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Denton	Meridian	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,000/yr	$7,800/yr	+$4,200
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$5,300/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$25,400/yr	$15,100/yr	+$10,300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$3,600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,000/yr	$7,800/yr	+$4,200
High School (9-12)	$14,400/yr	$9,400/yr	+$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Denton

$156,000

Meridian

$101,400

Choosing Meridian saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.

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

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.