Is private school cheaper in San Bernardino or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. That's $4,100/year less, or $53,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Wichita Falls over San Bernardino?

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $4,100/year less than San Bernardino. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $53,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,000/year in San Bernardino, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do San Bernardino and Wichita Falls private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. San Bernardino averages $13,800/year ($1,450 above average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: San Bernardino vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $4,100/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $13,800/year in San Bernardino. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

San Bernardino

$13,800

avg tuition/year

$1,450 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	San Bernardino	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,800/yr	$9,700/yr	+$4,100
Religious Schools	$9,000/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,400
Independent/Prep	$26,800/yr	$20,600/yr	+$6,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,700/yr	$8,200/yr	+$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$13,800/yr	$9,700/yr	+$4,100
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$11,600/yr	+$5,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

San Bernardino

$179,400

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.

Sample Schools

San Bernardino

Our Lady of the Assumption School

Catholic · PK–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

San Bernardino Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,200/yr

Wichita Falls

Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Sts. Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.