Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Provo?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Provo is $1,900/year less than Oklahoma City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Oklahoma City and Provo 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). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Provo

Provo averages $1,900/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,900
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,100
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$16,900/yr	+$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$7,200/yr	+$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$8,500/yr	+$1,900
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$10,200/yr	+$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

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

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$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.