Is private school cheaper in Lewisville or Thornton?

Lewisville has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lewisville over Thornton?

Average tuition in Lewisville is $1,100/year less than Thornton. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Lewisville, $8,500/year in Thornton.

How do Lewisville and Thornton private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lewisville averages $12,000/year ($350 below average). Thornton averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Lewisville vs Thornton

Lewisville averages $1,100/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Lewisville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $13,100/year in Thornton. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Lewisville

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Thornton

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lewisville	Thornton	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,000/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,100
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$8,500/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$25,400/yr	$25,700/yr	-$300
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$11,100/yr	-$900
Middle School (6-8)	$12,000/yr	$13,100/yr	-$1,100
High School (9-12)	$14,400/yr	$15,700/yr	-$1,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lewisville

$156,000

Thornton

$170,300

Choosing Lewisville saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Lewisville

Covenant School (Lewisville)

Christian · PK–12 · $11,200/yr

Flower Mound Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Thornton

Thornton Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

St. Pius X Catholic School (Thornton)

Catholic · K–8 · $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.