Private School Cost: Frisco vs Irving
Irving averages $800/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.
Bottom Line
Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Frisco
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Irving
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Frisco | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $12,000/yr | +$800 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $8,200/yr | +$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,100/yr | $25,400/yr | +$1,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $10,200/yr | +$700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $12,000/yr | +$800 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $14,400/yr | +$1,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Frisco
$166,400
Irving
$156,000
Choosing Irving saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.
Sample Schools
Frisco
Frisco Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
The Covenant School (Frisco)
Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr
Irving
Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)
Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr
Cistercian Preparatory School
Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.