Is private school cheaper in Waterbury or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. That's $10,800/year less, or $140,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $10,800/year less than Waterbury. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $140,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Waterbury, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Waterbury averages $20,500/year ($8,150 above average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Waterbury vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $10,800/year less for private school (111% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $140,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $20,500/year in Waterbury. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Waterbury

$20,500

avg tuition/year

$8,150 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Waterbury	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,500/yr	$9,700/yr	+$10,800
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$6,600/yr	+$4,700
Independent/Prep	$40,800/yr	$20,600/yr	+$20,200
Elementary (K-5)	$17,400/yr	$8,200/yr	+$9,200
Middle School (6-8)	$20,500/yr	$9,700/yr	+$10,800
High School (9-12)	$24,600/yr	$11,600/yr	+$13,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Waterbury

$266,500

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $140,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $280,800.

Sample Schools

Waterbury

Holy Cross High School (Waterbury)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Crosby High School (Waterbury)

Independent · 9–12 · $9,800/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.