Is private school cheaper in Tacoma or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $13,700/year in Tacoma. That's $4,000/year less, or $52,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $4,000/year less than Tacoma. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $52,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,400/year in Tacoma, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

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

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

Private School Cost: Tacoma vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $4,000/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $52,000 per child.

Bottom Line

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

Tacoma

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Tacoma	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,700/yr	$9,700/yr	+$4,000
Religious Schools	$9,400/yr	$6,600/yr	+$2,800
Independent/Prep	$29,400/yr	$20,600/yr	+$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$13,700/yr	$9,700/yr	+$4,000
High School (9-12)	$16,400/yr	$11,600/yr	+$4,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Tacoma

$178,100

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $52,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $104,000.

Sample Schools

Tacoma

Charles Wright Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.