Is private school cheaper in Oklahoma City or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tulsa is $3,400/year less than Oklahoma City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Oklahoma City, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Oklahoma City and Tulsa 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). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Oklahoma City vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $3,400/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Oklahoma City	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$3,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$5,100/yr	+$1,900
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$14,500/yr	+$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,500/yr	$6,000/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$3,400
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$8,400/yr	+$4,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

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

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Full Oklahoma City breakdown → Full Tulsa breakdown →

Oklahoma private school costs

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.