Is private school cheaper in Omaha or Tyler?

Omaha has lower average private school tuition at $7,300/year vs $10,100/year in Tyler. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Omaha over Tyler?

Average tuition in Omaha is $2,800/year less than Tyler. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,100/year in Omaha, $6,900/year in Tyler.

How do Omaha and Tyler private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Omaha averages $7,300/year ($5,050 below average). Tyler averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Omaha vs Tyler

Omaha averages $2,800/year less for private school (38% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Omaha is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,300/year vs $10,100/year in Tyler. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Omaha

$7,300

avg tuition/year

$5,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tyler

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Omaha	Tyler	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,300/yr	$10,100/yr	-$2,800
Religious Schools	$5,100/yr	$6,900/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$15,900/yr	$21,300/yr	-$5,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,200/yr	$8,600/yr	-$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$7,300/yr	$10,100/yr	-$2,800
High School (9-12)	$8,800/yr	$12,100/yr	-$3,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Omaha

$94,900

Tyler

$131,300

Choosing Omaha saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

Sample Schools

Omaha

Creighton Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Westside Community Schools (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr

Tyler

Tyler ISD STEM Academy (Private Prep)

Independent · 6–12 · $10,400/yr

Chapel Hill Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/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.