Private School Cost: Denton vs Newport News
Denton averages $2,000/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Denton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $14,000/year in Newport News. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Denton
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Newport News
VA
$14,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Denton | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $14,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $9,600/yr | -$1,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $27,900/yr | -$2,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $11,900/yr | -$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $14,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $16,800/yr | -$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Denton
$156,000
Newport News
$182,000
Choosing Denton saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
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
Newport News
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
Peninsula Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $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.