Is private school cheaper in Fresno or Greenville?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,500/year in Fresno. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Greenville over Fresno?

Average tuition in Greenville is $2,000/year less than Fresno. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Fresno, $6,200/year in Greenville.

How do Fresno and Greenville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fresno averages $10,500/year ($1,850 below average). Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Fresno vs Greenville

Greenville averages $2,000/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,500/year in Fresno. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Fresno

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fresno	Greenville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,500/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,000
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$6,200/yr	+$800
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$17,600/yr	+$1,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,500/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,000
High School (9-12)	$12,900/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fresno

$136,500

Greenville

$110,500

Choosing Greenville saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

Sample Schools

Fresno

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$10,800/yr

Central High School (Fresno) (Catholic)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Bullard Talent School

Magnet (Free) · K–8

Fresno Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$11,400/yr

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.