Is private school cheaper in Miami or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. That's $8,900/year less, or $115,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Wichita Falls over Miami?

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $8,900/year less than Miami. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $115,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Miami, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do Miami and Wichita Falls private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Miami averages $18,600/year ($6,250 above average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Miami vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $8,900/year less for private school (92% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $115,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $18,600/year in Miami. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Miami

$18,600

avg tuition/year

$6,250 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Miami	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,600/yr	$9,700/yr	+$8,900
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$6,600/yr	+$4,200
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$20,600/yr	+$13,400
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$8,200/yr	+$7,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,600/yr	$9,700/yr	+$8,900
High School (9-12)	$23,200/yr	$11,600/yr	+$11,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Miami

$241,800

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $115,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $231,400.

Sample Schools

Miami

Ransom Everglades School

Independent · 6–12 · $42,800-$45,200/yr

Palmer Trinity School

Independent · 6–12 · $38,600/yr

Christopher Columbus High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Catholic · 6–12 · $15,900/yr

Wichita Falls

Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Sts. Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.