Private School Cost: San Antonio vs St. Louis
San Antonio averages $1,800/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.
Bottom Line
San Antonio is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $13,000/year in St. Louis. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
San Antonio
TX
$11,200
avg tuition/year
St. Louis
MO
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | San Antonio | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,200/yr | $13,000/yr | -$1,800 |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $8,400/yr | -$800 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,000/yr | $24,500/yr | -$3,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,200/yr | $10,600/yr | -$1,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,200/yr | $13,000/yr | -$1,800 |
| High School (9-12) | $13,800/yr | $16,000/yr | -$2,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
San Antonio
$145,600
St. Louis
$169,000
Choosing San Antonio saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.
Sample Schools
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
St. Louis
John Burroughs School
Independent · 7–12 · $28,400-$30,800/yr
MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School)
Independent · JK–12 · $30,200-$32,800/yr
Chaminade College Preparatory
Catholic · 6–12 · $16,800/yr
St. Louis University High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/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.