Is private school cheaper in Frisco or Lakeland?

Lakeland has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lakeland is $3,200/year less than Frisco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Frisco, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do Frisco and Lakeland 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). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: Frisco vs Lakeland

Lakeland averages $3,200/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Lakeland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,600/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Frisco

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frisco	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$9,600/yr	+$3,200
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,100
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$19,800/yr	+$7,300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$8,200/yr	+$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$9,600/yr	+$3,200
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$11,500/yr	+$3,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frisco

$166,400

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing Lakeland saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Frisco

Frisco Christian School

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

The Covenant School (Frisco)

Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

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.