Private School Cost: Newport News vs Tyler
Tyler averages $3,900/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $50,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Tyler is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $14,000/year in Newport News. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.
Newport News
VA
$14,000
avg tuition/year
Tyler
TX
$10,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Newport News | Tyler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $14,000/yr | $10,100/yr | +$3,900 |
| Religious Schools | $9,600/yr | $6,900/yr | +$2,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,900/yr | $21,300/yr | +$6,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,900/yr | $8,600/yr | +$3,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $14,000/yr | $10,100/yr | +$3,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $16,800/yr | $12,100/yr | +$4,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Newport News
$182,000
Tyler
$131,300
Choosing Tyler saves $50,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $101,400.
Sample Schools
Newport News
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
Peninsula Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Tyler
Tyler ISD STEM Academy (Private Prep)
Independent · 6–12 · $10,400/yr
Chapel Hill Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr
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.