Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. That's $2,300/year less, or $29,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rio Rancho is $2,300/year less than Oklahoma City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $29,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $5,700/year in Rio Rancho.

How do Oklahoma City and Rio Rancho 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). Rio Rancho averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho averages $2,300/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $29,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Rio Rancho is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Rio Rancho

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Rio Rancho	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$8,100/yr	+$2,300
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$5,700/yr	+$1,300
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$16,300/yr	+$3,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$6,900/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$8,100/yr	+$2,300
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$9,700/yr	+$3,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Rio Rancho

$105,300

Choosing Rio Rancho saves $29,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $59,800.

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

Rio Rancho

Corrales International School

International/Independent · K–8 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

Bosque School (Albuquerque area)

Independent · 6–12 · $19,400/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.