Private School Cost: Frisco vs High Point
High Point averages $3,600/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $46,800 per child.
Bottom Line
High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.
Frisco
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
High Point
NC
$9,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Frisco | High Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $9,200/yr | +$3,600 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $6,500/yr | +$2,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,100/yr | $19,400/yr | +$7,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $7,800/yr | +$3,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $9,200/yr | +$3,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $11,000/yr | +$4,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Frisco
$166,400
High Point
$119,600
Choosing High Point saves $46,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $93,600.
Sample Schools
Frisco
Frisco Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
The Covenant School (Frisco)
Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr
High Point
Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)
Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr
Greensboro Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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.