Is private school cheaper in Providence or Tyler?

Tyler has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. That's $11,900/year less, or $154,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tyler is $11,900/year less than Providence. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $154,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Providence, $6,900/year in Tyler.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Providence averages $22,000/year ($9,650 above average). Tyler averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Providence vs Tyler

Tyler averages $11,900/year less for private school (118% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $154,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Tyler is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $22,000/year in Providence. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Providence

$22,000

avg tuition/year

$9,650 above national avg

Tyler

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Providence	Tyler	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,000/yr	$10,100/yr	+$11,900
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$6,900/yr	+$5,500
Independent/Prep	$36,000/yr	$21,300/yr	+$14,700
Elementary (K-5)	$18,000/yr	$8,600/yr	+$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$22,000/yr	$10,100/yr	+$11,900
High School (9-12)	$27,500/yr	$12,100/yr	+$15,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Providence

$286,000

Tyler

$131,300

Choosing Tyler saves $154,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $309,400.

Sample Schools

Providence

Moses Brown School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

Wheeler School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Providence Country Day School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,800/yr

La Salle Academy (Providence)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.