Private School Cost: Allen vs Glendale
Glendale averages $3,200/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Glendale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
Allen
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Glendale
AZ
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allen | Glendale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $9,400/yr | +$3,200 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $7,000/yr | +$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $18,000/yr | +$8,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $8,000/yr | +$2,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $9,400/yr | +$3,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $11,300/yr | +$3,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allen
$163,800
Glendale
$122,200
Choosing Glendale saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.
Sample Schools
Allen
Allen Christian Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr
Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr
Glendale
American Leadership Academy
Independent · K–12 · $7,200-$9,400/yr
Glendale Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr
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.