Private School Cost: Frisco vs Los Angeles
Frisco averages $14,000/year less for private school (109% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $182,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Frisco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.
Frisco
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Los Angeles
CA
$26,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Frisco | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $26,800/yr | -$14,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $13,500/yr | -$4,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,100/yr | $42,000/yr | -$14,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $22,000/yr | -$11,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $26,800/yr | -$14,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $32,000/yr | -$16,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Frisco
$166,400
Los Angeles
$348,400
Choosing Frisco saves $182,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $364,000.
Sample Schools
Frisco
Frisco Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
The Covenant School (Frisco)
Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr
Los Angeles
Harvard-Westlake School
Independent · 7–12 · $47,890/yr
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Independent · K–12 · $44,370/yr
Marlborough School
Independent · 7–12 · $44,800/yr
St. Monica Catholic School
Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/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.