Is private school cheaper in Spokane or Waco?

Waco has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Waco over Spokane?

Average tuition in Waco is $2,700/year less than Spokane. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,700/year in Spokane, $6,900/year in Waco.

How do Spokane and Waco private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average). Waco averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Spokane vs Waco

Waco averages $2,700/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Waco is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Waco

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Spokane	Waco	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,800/yr	$10,100/yr	+$2,700
Religious Schools	$8,700/yr	$6,900/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$27,400/yr	$21,300/yr	+$6,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,900/yr	$8,600/yr	+$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,800/yr	$10,100/yr	+$2,700
High School (9-12)	$15,400/yr	$12,100/yr	+$3,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Spokane

$166,400

Waco

$131,300

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

Sample Schools

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Waco

Vanguard College Preparatory

Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr

Reicher Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $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.