Private School Cost: Irving vs Lewisville
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $12,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Irving
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Lewisville
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Irving | Lewisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $12,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $8,200/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $25,400/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $10,200/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $12,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $14,400/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Irving
$156,000
Lewisville
$156,000
Sample Schools
Irving
Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)
Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr
Cistercian Preparatory School
Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.