Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Tucson?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $10,800/year in Tucson. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $400/year less than Tucson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $7,200/year in Tucson.

How do Oklahoma City and Tucson 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). Tucson averages $10,800/year ($1,550 below average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Tucson

Oklahoma City averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $10,800/year in Tucson. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tucson

$10,800

avg tuition/year

$1,550 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Tucson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$10,800/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$7,200/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$20,500/yr	-$1,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$8,800/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$10,800/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$13,400/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Tucson

$140,400

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

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

Tucson

Basis Tucson North

Charter (Free) · 5–12

Salpointe Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$11,800/yr

Tanque Verde School

Public District · K–12

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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.