Is private school cheaper in Killeen or Washington DC?

Killeen has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $18,700/year less, or $243,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Killeen is $18,700/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $243,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Killeen, $15,200/year in Washington DC.

How do Killeen and Washington DC 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). Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Killeen vs Washington DC

Killeen averages $18,700/year less for private school (193% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $243,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Killeen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Killeen

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Killeen	Washington DC	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$28,400/yr	-$18,700
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$15,200/yr	-$8,600
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$46,000/yr	-$25,400
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$23,000/yr	-$14,800
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$28,400/yr	-$18,700
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$35,500/yr	-$23,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Killeen

$126,100

Washington DC

$369,200

Choosing Killeen saves $243,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $486,200.

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

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.