Is private school cheaper in Washington DC or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $18,700/year less, or $243,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $18,700/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $243,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $15,200/year in Washington DC, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Washington DC vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $18,700/year less for private school (193% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $243,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Washington DC	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$28,400/yr	$9,700/yr	+$18,700
Religious Schools	$15,200/yr	$6,600/yr	+$8,600
Independent/Prep	$46,000/yr	$20,600/yr	+$25,400
Elementary (K-5)	$23,000/yr	$8,200/yr	+$14,800
Middle School (6-8)	$28,400/yr	$9,700/yr	+$18,700
High School (9-12)	$35,500/yr	$11,600/yr	+$23,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Washington DC

$369,200

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $243,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $486,200.

Sample Schools

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.