Is private school cheaper in Provo or San Antonio?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $11,200/year in San Antonio. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Provo over San Antonio?

Average tuition in Provo is $2,700/year less than San Antonio. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Provo, $7,600/year in San Antonio.

How do Provo and San Antonio private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). San Antonio averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Provo vs San Antonio

Provo averages $2,700/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $11,200/year in San Antonio. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

San Antonio

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Provo	San Antonio	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$11,200/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$7,600/yr	-$1,700
Independent/Prep	$16,900/yr	$21,000/yr	-$4,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$11,200/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$13,800/yr	-$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Provo

$110,500

San Antonio

$145,600

Choosing Provo saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

Sample Schools

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

San Antonio

Keystone School (San Antonio)

Independent · PK–12 · $21,200-$23,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (San Antonio)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Providence Catholic School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/yr

Antonian College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.