Private School Cost: Frisco vs Nashville
Frisco averages $1,400/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Frisco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.
Frisco
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Nashville
TN
$14,200
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Frisco | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $14,200/yr | -$1,400 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $8,800/yr | -$100 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,100/yr | $26,500/yr | +$600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $11,600/yr | -$700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $14,200/yr | -$1,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $17,500/yr | -$2,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Frisco
$166,400
Nashville
$184,600
Choosing Frisco saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.
Sample Schools
Frisco
Frisco Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
The Covenant School (Frisco)
Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr
Nashville
Montgomery Bell Academy
Independent · 7–12 · $29,400/yr
Harpeth Hall School
Independent · 5–12 · $28,800/yr
University School of Nashville
Independent · K–12 · $26,200/yr
Father Ryan High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/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.