Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Palmdale?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. That's $4,500/year less, or $58,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $4,500/year less than Palmdale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $58,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $9,700/year in Palmdale.

How do Oklahoma City and Palmdale 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). Palmdale averages $14,900/year ($2,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Palmdale

Oklahoma City averages $4,500/year less for private school (43% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $58,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $14,900/year in Palmdale. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Palmdale

$14,900

avg tuition/year

$2,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Palmdale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$14,900/yr	-$4,500
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,700
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$29,000/yr	-$9,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$12,700/yr	-$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$14,900/yr	-$4,500
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$17,900/yr	-$5,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Palmdale

$193,700

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $58,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $117,000.

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

Palmdale

Palmdale Aerospace Academy (Private)

Independent · K–12 · $10,200/yr

St. Mary School (Palmdale)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.