Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Irving?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $12,000/year in Irving. That's $3,500/year less, or $45,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Greenville over Irving?

Average tuition in Greenville is $3,500/year less than Irving. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $45,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $8,200/year in Irving.

How do Greenville and Irving private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Greenville averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Irving averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Irving

Greenville averages $3,500/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $45,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $12,000/year in Irving. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Irving

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Irving	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$12,000/yr	-$3,500
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$8,200/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$25,400/yr	-$7,800
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$10,200/yr	-$3,000
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$12,000/yr	-$3,500
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$14,400/yr	-$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Irving

$156,000

Choosing Greenville saves $45,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $91,000.

Sample Schools

Greenville

Greenville Technical Charter High School (Private Prep)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bob Jones Academy (Greenville)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Irving

Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)

Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Cistercian Preparatory School

Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.