Is private school cheaper in Frisco or Montgomery?

Montgomery has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Montgomery is $5,400/year less than Frisco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Frisco, $5,500/year in Montgomery.

How do Frisco and Montgomery 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). Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Frisco vs Montgomery

Montgomery averages $5,400/year less for private school (73% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Montgomery is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $12,800/year in Frisco. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Frisco

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Frisco	Montgomery	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$7,400/yr	+$5,400
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$5,500/yr	+$3,200
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$15,100/yr	+$12,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$6,300/yr	+$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$7,400/yr	+$5,400
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$8,900/yr	+$6,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Frisco

$166,400

Montgomery

$96,200

Choosing Montgomery saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

Sample Schools

Frisco

Frisco Christian School

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

The Covenant School (Frisco)

Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/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.