Private School Cost: Irving vs Tacoma
Irving averages $1,700/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.
Irving
TX
$12,000
avg tuition/year
Tacoma
WA
$13,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Irving | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,000/yr | $13,700/yr | -$1,700 |
| Religious Schools | $8,200/yr | $9,400/yr | -$1,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $25,400/yr | $29,400/yr | -$4,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,200/yr | $11,600/yr | -$1,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,000/yr | $13,700/yr | -$1,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,400/yr | $16,400/yr | -$2,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Irving
$156,000
Tacoma
$178,100
Choosing Irving saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.
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
Tacoma
Charles Wright Academy
Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.