Is private school cheaper in Frisco or Greenville?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. That's $4,300/year less, or $55,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Greenville is $4,300/year less than Frisco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $55,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Frisco, $6,200/year in Greenville.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Frisco averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Frisco vs Greenville

Greenville averages $4,300/year less for private school (51% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $55,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Frisco

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frisco	Greenville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,300
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$6,200/yr	+$2,500
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$17,600/yr	+$9,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$3,700
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,300
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$10,200/yr	+$5,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frisco

$166,400

Greenville

$110,500

Choosing Greenville saves $55,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $111,800.

Sample Schools

Frisco

Frisco Christian School

Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

The Covenant School (Frisco)

Christian · K–12 · $12,200/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.