Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Orlando?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $600/year less than Orlando. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $7,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $7,600/year in Orlando.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Orlando

Oklahoma City averages $600/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Orlando	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$600
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,600/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$22,600/yr	-$3,100
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$9,400/yr	-$900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$11,000/yr	-$600
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$13,200/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Orlando

$143,000

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

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

Orlando

The First Academy (Orlando)

Christian · PK–12 · $16,800/yr

Lake Highland Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $23,400/yr

Bishop Moore Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Full Oklahoma City breakdown → Full Orlando breakdown →

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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.