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Private School Cost: High Point vs Oklahoma City

High Point averages $1,200/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

High Point

NC

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg
Lower cost

Oklahoma City

OK

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category High Point Oklahoma City Difference
All Schools (Average) $9,200/yr $10,400/yr -$1,200
Religious Schools $6,500/yr $7,000/yr -$500
Independent/Prep $19,400/yr $19,500/yr -$100
Elementary (K-5) $7,800/yr $8,500/yr -$700
Middle School (6-8) $9,200/yr $10,400/yr -$1,200
High School (9-12) $11,000/yr $12,800/yr -$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing High Point saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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

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.