Is private school cheaper in Frederick or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. That's $6,300/year less, or $81,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oklahoma City over Frederick?

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $6,300/year less than Frederick. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $81,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Frederick, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Frederick and Oklahoma City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Frederick averages $16,700/year ($4,350 above average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Frederick vs Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City averages $6,300/year less for private school (61% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $81,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $16,700/year in Frederick. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Frederick

$16,700

avg tuition/year

$4,350 above national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frederick	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$16,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$6,300
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,300
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$19,500/yr	+$15,600
Elementary (K-5)	$14,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$5,700
Middle School (6-8)	$16,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$6,300
High School (9-12)	$20,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$7,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frederick

$217,100

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $81,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $163,800.

Sample Schools

Frederick

Frederick Classical Charter School (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,200/yr

Visitation Academy (Frederick MD)

Catholic · PK–8 · $12,400/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.