Private School Cost: Frisco vs Orange County
Frisco averages $8,000/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $104,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Frisco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.
Frisco
TX
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Orange County
CA
$20,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Frisco | Orange County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,800/yr | $20,800/yr | -$8,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,700/yr | $11,200/yr | -$2,500 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,100/yr | $34,800/yr | -$7,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,900/yr | $17,000/yr | -$6,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,800/yr | $20,800/yr | -$8,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,400/yr | $25,500/yr | -$10,100 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Frisco
$166,400
Orange County
$270,400
Choosing Frisco saves $104,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $208,000.
Sample Schools
Frisco
Frisco Christian School
Christian · PK–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
The Covenant School (Frisco)
Christian · K–12 · $12,200/yr
Orange County
Sage Hill School
Independent · 9–12 · $41,800/yr
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Independent · 9–12 · $34,600-$37,200/yr
Calvary Chapel Academy
Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr
JSerra Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/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.