Is private school cheaper in Killeen or Meridian?

Meridian has lower average private school tuition at $7,800/year vs $9,700/year in Killeen. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Meridian over Killeen?

Average tuition in Meridian is $1,900/year less than Killeen. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Killeen, $5,300/year in Meridian.

How do Killeen and Meridian private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Killeen averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Meridian averages $7,800/year ($4,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Killeen vs Meridian

Meridian averages $1,900/year less for private school (24% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Meridian is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,800/year vs $9,700/year in Killeen. Religious schools run $5,300/year on the low end.

Killeen

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Meridian

$7,800

avg tuition/year

$4,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Killeen	Meridian	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$5,300/yr	+$1,300
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$15,100/yr	+$5,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$9,400/yr	+$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Killeen

$126,100

Meridian

$101,400

Choosing Meridian saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Killeen

Crossroads Christian Academy (Killeen)

Christian · PK–12 · $8,200-$10,000/yr

St. Joseph School (Killeen)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/yr

Meridian

Nampa Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Victory Charter School (Meridian)

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.