Is private school cheaper in Los Angeles or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. That's $16,400/year less, or $213,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oklahoma City over Los Angeles?

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $16,400/year less than Los Angeles. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $213,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $13,500/year in Los Angeles, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Los Angeles and Oklahoma City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Los Angeles averages $26,800/year ($14,450 above average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Los Angeles vs Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City averages $16,400/year less for private school (158% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $213,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $26,800/year in Los Angeles. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Los Angeles

$26,800

avg tuition/year

$14,450 above national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Los Angeles	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$26,800/yr	$10,400/yr	+$16,400
Religious Schools	$13,500/yr	$7,000/yr	+$6,500
Independent/Prep	$42,000/yr	$19,500/yr	+$22,500
Elementary (K-5)	$22,000/yr	$8,500/yr	+$13,500
Middle School (6-8)	$26,800/yr	$10,400/yr	+$16,400
High School (9-12)	$32,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$19,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Los Angeles

$348,400

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $213,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $426,400.

Sample Schools

Los Angeles

Harvard-Westlake School

Independent · 7–12 · $47,890/yr

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

Independent · K–12 · $44,370/yr

Marlborough School

Independent · 7–12 · $44,800/yr

St. Monica Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.