Is private school cheaper in Montgomery or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $7,400/year in Montgomery. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tulsa over Montgomery?

Average tuition in Tulsa is $400/year less than Montgomery. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Montgomery, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Montgomery and Tulsa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Montgomery averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Montgomery vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $400/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $7,400/year in Montgomery. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Montgomery

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Montgomery	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$400
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$5,100/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$15,100/yr	$14,500/yr	+$600
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$6,000/yr	+$300
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$400
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$8,400/yr	+$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Montgomery

$96,200

Tulsa

$91,000

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

Sample Schools

Montgomery

Montgomery Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,200/yr

Saint James School (Montgomery)

Christian · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.