Is private school cheaper in Nashville or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $3,800/year less than Nashville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Nashville, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Nashville averages $14,200/year ($1,850 above average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Nashville vs Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City averages $3,800/year less for private school (37% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $14,200/year in Nashville. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Nashville

$14,200

avg tuition/year

$1,850 above national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Nashville	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$14,200/yr	$10,400/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$7,000/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$26,500/yr	$19,500/yr	+$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,100
Middle School (6-8)	$14,200/yr	$10,400/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$17,500/yr	$12,800/yr	+$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Nashville

$184,600

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

Sample Schools

Nashville

Montgomery Bell Academy

Independent · 7–12 · $29,400/yr

Harpeth Hall School

Independent · 5–12 · $28,800/yr

University School of Nashville

Independent · K–12 · $26,200/yr

Father Ryan High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/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.