Is private school cheaper in Lakewood or Tyler?

Tyler has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tyler over Lakewood?

Average tuition in Tyler is $3,300/year less than Lakewood. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Lakewood, $6,900/year in Tyler.

How do Lakewood and Tyler private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lakewood averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Tyler averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Lakewood vs Tyler

Tyler averages $3,300/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Tyler is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $13,400/year in Lakewood. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Lakewood

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Tyler

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lakewood	Tyler	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$10,100/yr	+$3,300
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$6,900/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$21,300/yr	+$5,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,400/yr	$8,600/yr	+$2,800
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$10,100/yr	+$3,300
High School (9-12)	$16,100/yr	$12,100/yr	+$4,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lakewood

$174,200

Tyler

$131,300

Choosing Tyler saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

Sample Schools

Lakewood

Colorado Academy (Lakewood area)

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400/yr

Chatfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Tyler

Tyler ISD STEM Academy (Private Prep)

Independent · 6–12 · $10,400/yr

Chapel Hill Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/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.