Is private school cheaper in Greenville or Waco?

Greenville has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,100/year in Waco. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Greenville is $1,600/year less than Waco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Greenville, $6,900/year in Waco.

How do Greenville and Waco 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). Waco averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Greenville vs Waco

Greenville averages $1,600/year less for private school (19% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Greenville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,100/year in Waco. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Greenville

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Waco

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Greenville	Waco	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$10,100/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$6,900/yr	-$700
Independent/Prep	$17,600/yr	$21,300/yr	-$3,700
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$8,600/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$10,100/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$12,100/yr	-$1,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Greenville

$110,500

Waco

$131,300

Choosing Greenville saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

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

Waco

Vanguard College Preparatory

Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr

Reicher Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,200/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.