Private School Cost: Huntsville vs Lewisville
Huntsville averages $4,200/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $54,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Huntsville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $12,000/year in Lewisville. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.
Huntsville
AL
$7,800
avg tuition/year
Lewisville
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Huntsville | Lewisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,800/yr | $12,000/yr | -$4,200 |
| Religious Schools | $5,800/yr | $8,200/yr | -$2,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $16,000/yr | $25,400/yr | -$9,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,600/yr | $10,200/yr | -$3,600 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,800/yr | $12,000/yr | -$4,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $9,400/yr | $14,400/yr | -$5,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Huntsville
$101,400
Lewisville
$156,000
Choosing Huntsville saves $54,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $109,200.
Sample Schools
Huntsville
Randolph School (Huntsville)
Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (Huntsville)
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr
Lewisville
Covenant School (Lewisville)
Christian · PK–12 · $11,200/yr
Flower Mound Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.