Is private school cheaper in St. Louis or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $13,000/year in St. Louis. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Wichita Falls over St. Louis?

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $3,300/year less than St. Louis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,400/year in St. Louis, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do St. Louis and Wichita Falls private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. St. Louis averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: St. Louis vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $3,300/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $13,000/year in St. Louis. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

St. Louis

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	St. Louis	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$9,700/yr	+$3,300
Religious Schools	$8,400/yr	$6,600/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$20,600/yr	+$3,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$2,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$9,700/yr	+$3,300
High School (9-12)	$16,000/yr	$11,600/yr	+$4,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

St. Louis

$169,000

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

Sample Schools

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

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.