Is private school cheaper in Waco or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $10,100/year in Waco. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $400/year less than Waco. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Waco, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Waco averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Waco vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $10,100/year in Waco. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Waco

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Waco	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$9,700/yr	+$400
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$6,600/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$21,300/yr	$20,600/yr	+$700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$9,700/yr	+$400
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$11,600/yr	+$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Waco

$131,300

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

Waco

Vanguard College Preparatory

Christian · 6–12 · $12,400/yr

Reicher Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,200/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

Full Waco breakdown → Full Wichita Falls breakdown →

Texas private school costs

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.