Is private school cheaper in Hartford or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. That's $17,600/year less, or $228,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oklahoma City over Hartford?

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $17,600/year less than Hartford. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $228,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $15,800/year in Hartford, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Hartford and Oklahoma City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Hartford averages $28,000/year ($15,650 above average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Hartford vs Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City averages $17,600/year less for private school (169% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $228,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $28,000/year in Hartford. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Hartford

$28,000

avg tuition/year

$15,650 above national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hartford	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$28,000/yr	$10,400/yr	+$17,600
Religious Schools	$15,800/yr	$7,000/yr	+$8,800
Independent/Prep	$44,500/yr	$19,500/yr	+$25,000
Elementary (K-5)	$22,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$14,300
Middle School (6-8)	$28,000/yr	$10,400/yr	+$17,600
High School (9-12)	$35,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$22,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hartford

$364,000

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $228,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $457,600.

Sample Schools

Hartford

Kingswood Oxford School

Independent · 6–12 · $44,800-$47,200/yr

Loomis Chaffee School

Independent (Day) · 9–12 · $48,200/yr

Watkinson School

Independent · 6–12 · $36,800/yr

Northwest Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.