Is private school cheaper in Henderson or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $11,800/year in Henderson. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tulsa over Henderson?

Average tuition in Tulsa is $4,800/year less than Henderson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Henderson, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Henderson and Tulsa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Henderson averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Henderson vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $4,800/year less for private school (69% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $11,800/year in Henderson. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Henderson

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Henderson	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,800
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$5,100/yr	+$3,100
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$14,500/yr	+$9,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$6,000/yr	+$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,800
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$8,400/yr	+$5,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Henderson

$153,400

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Henderson

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

The Meadows School (Henderson)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.