Private School Cost in Houston 2026
Private schools in Houston average $15,800/year. 28% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,200/year; independent schools average $28,000/year.
City Average
$15,800
per year
Monthly Est.
$1,317
per month
Private Schools
460
in Houston
vs National
+$3,450
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Houston (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$13,000/yr
~$1,083/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$15,800/yr
~$1,316/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$19,500/yr
~$1,625/mo
Tuition by School Type in Houston
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$9,200/yr
+15% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$28,000/yr
+12% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$15,800/yr
+28% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Houston
Starting From
$5,800
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$15,800
Typical school
Top End
$38,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Houston private schools fall between $5,800 and $38,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Houston: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| St. John's School (Houston) | $33,900–$36,200 |
| Kinkaid School | $34,500–$37,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | $20,400 |
| Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart | $20,100 |
| St. Thomas High School | $18,900 |
| Second Baptist School | $14,800–$17,200 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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