Is private school cheaper in Memphis or San Antonio?

Memphis has lower average private school tuition at $10,800/year vs $11,200/year in San Antonio. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Memphis over San Antonio?

Average tuition in Memphis is $400/year less than San Antonio. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Memphis, $7,600/year in San Antonio.

How do Memphis and San Antonio private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Memphis averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average). San Antonio averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Memphis vs San Antonio

Memphis averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Memphis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,800/year vs $11,200/year in San Antonio. Religious schools run $7,200/year on the low end.

Memphis

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Lower cost

San Antonio

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Memphis	San Antonio	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,800/yr	$11,200/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$7,600/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$21,000/yr	-$500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$9,200/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,800/yr	$11,200/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$13,800/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Memphis

$140,400

San Antonio

$145,600

Choosing Memphis saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

Memphis

Hutchison School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Memphis University School

Independent · 7–12 · $18,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

St. Agnes Academy (Memphis)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,200/yr

San Antonio

Keystone School (San Antonio)

Independent · PK–12 · $21,200-$23,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (San Antonio)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Providence Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

Antonian College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.