Is private school cheaper in West Valley City or Wichita Falls?

West Valley City has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $9,700/year in Wichita Falls. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Valley City over Wichita Falls?

Average tuition in West Valley City is $1,200/year less than Wichita Falls. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in West Valley City, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do West Valley City and Wichita Falls private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. West Valley City averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: West Valley City vs Wichita Falls

West Valley City averages $1,200/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

West Valley City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $9,700/year in Wichita Falls. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

West Valley City

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	West Valley City	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$9,700/yr	-$1,200
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$6,600/yr	-$700
Independent/Prep	$16,900/yr	$20,600/yr	-$3,700
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$9,700/yr	-$1,200
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$11,600/yr	-$1,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

West Valley City

$110,500

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing West Valley City saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

West Valley City

Merit Preparatory Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,600-$10,800/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Salt Lake)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,000/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.