Is private school cheaper in Fresno or Odessa?

Fresno has lower average private school tuition at $10,500/year vs $10,500/year in Odessa. That's $0/year less, or $0 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fresno is $0/year less than Odessa. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $0 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Fresno, $7,200/year in Odessa.

How do Fresno and Odessa 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). Odessa averages $10,500/year ($1,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Fresno vs Odessa

Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.

Bottom Line

Both cities average around $10,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.

Fresno

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Odessa

$10,500

avg tuition/year

$1,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fresno	Odessa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,500/yr	$10,500/yr	Same
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,200/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$22,300/yr	-$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$8,900/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,500/yr	$10,500/yr	Same
High School (9-12)	$12,900/yr	$12,600/yr	+$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fresno

$136,500

Odessa

$136,500

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

Odessa

Trinity Christian School (Odessa)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Our Lady of Guadalupe School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/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.